The Pheasant Tail is the classic all-purpose mayfly nymph, effective in every trout stream in the country. Its slim, segmented body matches Blue Winged Olives, Pale Morning Duns, and dozens of other mayflies.
Dead-drift it in riffles, seams, and tailouts as a searching nymph or hatch matcher. Sold by the dozen in sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18 for complete mayfly coverage.
