Similar to the hare’s ear, a Pheasant Tail is sparse and generic, helping it mimic a huge range of nymphs. They’re available in loads of colors, but tan is arguably the most popular. 5.

Number one is the Pheasant Tail Nymph. There are many variations of this pattern, but most of them will catch trout most of the time in most places.

“Nymphin’ NORM” has nothing against dry flies. If there’s a mayfly hatch on, he’ll float a dry. But, says the West Hills angler, “when I want to catch fish, I go nymphing.” Norm ...

The zebra midge or pheasant tail should be in sizes 18-20. Nymphs should imitate the larva stage but any indication of adults skating around and change from a larva to a pupae stage. The slightly ...

Which makes it a pretty odd fact that the most popular fly used by outdoorsmen is the generally drab-looking pheasant tail nymph -- or simply, the PTN. Of c... 99¢/month for 3 months SUBSCRIBE ...

Every fly box should have these in size 12 through 16. Prince Nymph — Another popular fly that has a million variations, but you can usually stick to a beaded version in size 8 through 18. We fish the ...

I went with a big Chubby Chernobyl look alike dry fly with a beadhead pheasant tail nymph and Zebra midge nymph as droppers. Angus headed to river left to start us off and John hooked up a rainbow ...

Last week, I spent a couple of days fly-fishing for trout on several streams here in central Pennsylvania with my friend Todd Justus of Chapel Hill, N.C. On our first morning together, we fished ...

Pheasant Tail Nymph. Similar to the hare’s ear, ... Everything you need to know about fly fishing nymphs, including five must-have patterns and the easiest way to catch trout with them.