RIVFLY
Rivfly Classic Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph
Rivfly Classic Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph
The MVP of every fly box. Mimics a wide range of aquatic insects to catch trout in any river, any time.
SKU:PTN-T-14-3P
Key Features
- THE ULTIMATE IMITATOR: Perfectly mimics a variety of mayfly nymphs and aquatic insects that trout eat 90% of the time.
- CLASSIC COPPER BEAD: Features a standard brass bead for a natural sink rate—perfect for shallow riffles and suspending under a dry fly.
- DURABLE RIBBING: Reinforced with copper wire ribbing that adds a subtle flash and protects the delicate pheasant fibers from sharp teeth.
- PREMIUM NATURAL MATERIALS: Hand-tied with genuine pheasant tail fibers and peacock herl for a lifelike texture fish can't resist.
- CHEMICALLY SHARPENED HOOK: Built on a high-carbon steel hook with a micro-barb to ensure solid hooksets and fewer lost fish.
Trout, Grayling, and Char
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- Description
If you could only fish with one nymph for the rest of your life, this is it. The Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph is arguably the most effective trout catcher ever invented.
What it imitates:
This fly doesn't just look like one bug; it looks like food. It primarily mimics Mayfly nymphs (Baetis, PMD, BWO), but its buggy profile also passes for small stoneflies and caddis larvae.
Why it works:
The magic lies in the natural materials. The pheasant tail fibers create a lifelike silhouette, while the peacock herl thorax adds an iridescent trigger point. The copper bead gets the fly down into the feeding zone but keeps it drifting naturally, making it deadly for wary fish in clear water.
How to fish it:
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Nymphing: Fish it under a strike indicator in runs and riffles.
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Dry-Dropper: This is the perfect dropper fly. Tie it 18-24 inches below a high-floating dry fly (like a Hopper or Chubby Chernobyl) to double your chances.