In fly fishing, a nymph is both an aquatic insect in its ... Similar to the hare’s ear, a Pheasant Tail is sparse and generic, helping it mimic a huge range of nymphs. They’re available ...

I believe the Pheasant Tail is so effective because it ... a good choice when the fish are looking for a dark fly. While technically not nymphs, the other subsurface flies I never go fishing ...

The spring chill we have felt lately slows the insect emergence from the river. The cool lasts longer into the day from ...

Pheasant tail — This classic nymph comes in many flavors — beaded, flashy, soft hackled, the list goes on. Guides tend to seek out the skinniest ones in the fly bins, and this fly fishes well every ...

Which makes it a pretty odd fact that the most popular fly used by outdoorsmen is the generally drab-looking pheasant tail nymph -- or simply, the PTN. Of course, trout, bluegill and other fish ...

this fly features pheasant-tail body and a fish-eye-catching hot spot. The Woven Nymph: This pattern was popularized by the great Polish angler Vladi Trzebunia. The clever construction of this ...

If you’re going to fish a beadhead nymph, make sure to use a bigger ... fly so it doesn't pull the smaller dry fly under – think pheasant tail, RS2, or zebra midge. Finding a combination ...

Prince Nymph — Another popular fly that has a million variations, but you can usually stick to a beaded version in size 8 through 18. We fish the big ones this time of year, imitating caddis larvae.