Pheasants Tail

Photo: Erling Olsen
Hook : Mustad 3906 b / 80050 br size 10 - 16
Thread : Thin copper wire, to be tied in, and formed on the hook.
Tail : Some short fibers of phesant tail.
Body : Phesant tail fibers who are twisted until the body is covered, then tied back to
form a wingcase. The fibers are then tied off with the copper wire. Brush out some fibers
to imitate legs.
Sawyer made this classic nymph witch can be tied in many sizes. So it is only for the fisherman
to use his imagination and he/she will have see the many good sides of this nymph.
If you want you can also see a photo of the
original Pheasent Tail tyed by Sawyer.