A Pheasant Tail tied with GP tippet instead. Ted here unweighted (cuz I can't find the spool of .025 non-tox I just bought); beadhead or wraps of non-tox under the thorax optional.

hook - Mustad 9671 #10
thread - UTC 70 burnt orange
tail - golden pheasant tippet
rib - small oval tinsel gold
abdomen - dubbing orange
thorax - ostrich black
wingcase/legs - golden pheasant tippet


Part 1

Mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; wrap to bend




Measure (gap width past bend) some gp tippets; tie in/trim






Tie in rib




Dub thread/dub abdomen






Measure (1/2 shank) gp tippets; tie in at eye, leaving butts long for wingcase





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