Shep's Pheasant Tail Nymph SBS
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Brit lake pattern, although this is going to be used on a few tailwaters this spring (pink biots?).
hook - Dai Riki 305 #18
thread - Gudebrod 10/0 brown
rib - x-small wire gold
tail/abdomen/wingcase - pheasant tail
flashback - medium tinsel pearl
thorax - peacock
gills/hotspot - biot yellow
Part 1
mash barb, start thread, tie in rib, wrap back to point above barb
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measure (shank length) some pt fibers; tie in and wrap forward to 2/3 mark
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fold pt fibers back, tie in tinsel and wrap back to tail
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wrap pt forward to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim
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pull tinsel over back; tie off/trim
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counterwrap wire; helicopter end/tie off
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