Here is the fly pattern sheet for the Pheasant Tail – Seitz Variant. This is a fly Bill uses successfully on the Crooked River, OR.

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Materials

Hook:

Standard # 16 – 18 nymph hook

Bead:

Gold – 2.3 mm for #16; 2.0 for #18

Thread:

Dark brown 8/0 Ultra

Tail:

Black Krystal Flash

Rib:

Small gold wire

Body:

Superfine dubbing Mahogany brown

Thorax:

Peacock black Krystal Flash

Collar:

Fluorescent orange 8/0 Ultra thread

Direction

  1. Debarb hook and slide on bead.
  2. Attach thread behind eye and tie in 2 pieces of Krystal Flash, leaving about a 1″ tag. Fold tag over to create 4 pieces and wrap thread to hook barb with touching wraps. By holding material at a 45 degree angle, it will keep material on top of hook. Trim tail equal to body length.
  3. Attach 3″ piece of wire rib on side of body away from tyer.
  4. Create a slim, tapered body with dubbing, ending at 2/3 mark.
  5. Bring rib material forward with 3 – 4 turns.
  6. Create thorax with Ice Dub.
  7. Whip finish using 2 or 3 turn tie off.
  8. Attach fluorescent orange thread and create collar. Whip finish and trim thread.

Options:

  • Omit fluorescent orange thread and use black bead.
  • Use Glo-Brite floss for tail with 4 strands for short tag.