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January is the Bead-head Pheasant Tail Nymph
Photo Credit by Tammy Goodwater
Recipe / Materials List
Hook: Favorite 1xl - 2xl Nymph/Wet (sizes 10 - 18)
Bead: Gold Cyclops Eyes or Tungsten (appropriately sized)
Underbody: Round Lead Wire or Non-Toxic Substitute
Thread: 6/0 Danville's 70d Flymaster (or similar)
Tail: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers
Rib: UTC Ultra-Wire (size/color of choice)
Abdomen: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fiber
Thorax: Peacock Herl (3 or 4 strands, twisted)
Wingcase: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers
Legs: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers (tips)