Flicking feathers

Step by step instructions for a highly effective variation on the pheasant tail nymph in the Polish style. The tungsten bead and slim profile make this pattern excellent for short line nymphing in fast water.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials Used Hook: Knapek Gammarus 12-16 Weight: Tungsten bead Thread: Fluorescent UTC Tail: Coq de Leon Rib: Gold Wire Abdomen: Pheasant tail fibres Thorax: Squirrel dubbing  blended with UV ice dubbing

Step by step instructions for Frank Sawyer's classic.  The pheasant tail nymph has spawned countless variations but the original remains a firm favorite of many.  This fly is very simple, requiring only 2 materials but causes problems for some, hopefully this video will help.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials Used Hook:Nymph hook 16-20 Thread: fine redish copper wire Tail/body/thorax cover: pheasant tail fibres