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The pheasant tail fly is perhaps the most decorated fly fishing fly of all time. It is through its simplicity that it continues to be deadly effective year after year and probably accounts for more trout in a larger variety of situations and locations than any other fly. Rather than matching an insect specifically, the pheasant tail nymph has the ability to closely match a large variety of insects including mayflies, caddisflies, midges, stoneflies, and even crayfish when tied in larger sizes. In its simplest form, it requires only 3 materials to create (pheasant tail, copper ribbing, and peacock herl), making it an easy fly for beginning fly tiers. It can be fished in a variety of ways and here are 3 proven techniques you can use to catch more trout using the pheasant tail fly on your next fly fishing expedition.
1.) Dead drift a single fly beneath a strike indicator
2.) Strip retrieve the fly
3.) Use the fly as a nymph or dry fly dropper
Dead drift a single fly beneath a strike indicator
The most common and one of the most effective methods to catch trout using a pheasant tail is to dead drift the fly beneath a strike indicator. With this technique, a single fly is tied to the end of the tippet and a strike indicator is placed anywhere from 6" to 10-15' above the fly on the leader. The location of the strike indicator will depend on how deep you want to fish the fly. A good rule of thumb when fishing in moving water is to place the strike indicator up the leader 1.5 times the depth of the water you will be fishing in. For example, if you are fishing in 4 feet of water, then you should place the strike indicator on your leader 6' above your fly. This allows the fly to still reach the bottom in moving currents.
In standing bodies of water such as lakes and ponds you can simply place the strike indicator at the same depth you wish to fish. For example, if you want to fish in 10' of water, then simply place the strike indicator on the leader 10' above the fly. This technique is commonly used for suspending midges deep in the water column in lakes.
In rivers and streams, the pheasant tail is then cast slightly upstream and allowed to drift naturally with the current. During the drift, watch the strike indicator for any sudden movement or dip that could indicate a strike. In a lake, the fly can be cast out and can be allowed to move up and down with any waves created by the wind. This is known as a "hang and bob" technique and can be extremely effective on windy days where waves impart natural movement to the fly and tantalize trout.
Strip retrieve the fly
Another technique to fish the pheasant tail is to cast the fly out and retrieve it by stripping in the fly line. No strike indicator is required for this technique. Stripping the line can be done fast or slow and in long or short strokes. Experiment to find what presentation the trout respond best to on the day you are fishing your favorite lake or stream.
This technique can also be extremely effective when fish are rising. If fish are rising but are refusing your dry fly offerings, then try casting and stripping in a pheasant tail in short, quick strokes, keeping the fly just below the surface of the water. Pause occasionally and be prepared to set the hook. This can often result in extremely vicious strikes from aggressively feeding trout.
Use the pheasant tail as a nymph or dry fly dropper
A third technique to use the pheasant tail fly is to use it as a dropper beneath another fly. For example, during a mayfly hatch when you see fish rising, try using an adult mayfly pattern on the surface with a pheasant tail attached to 6"-24" of tippet tied to the bend of the dry fly. With this method, the dry fly can serve as a strike indicator. If it dips suddenly, set the hook because a trout has likely taken your pheasant tail dropper.
You can also try attaching a small pheasant tail to the bend of another nymph such as a stonefly pattern and fishing both beneath a strike indicator. The larger fly will often attract the trout's attention while the trailing pheasant tail will often draw the strike when the trout comes over for a closer look.
Never go on any fly fishing trip without having a nice assortment of pheasant tail nymphs in various sizes and colors in your fly box. By doing so, you will almost always have a fly that will catch at least some trout, even if it's not an exact imitation of what the fish are feeding on. Used regularly, the pheasant tail fly can help give you the edge over finicky trout.
For a complete step-by-step guide to catching more trout, follow the advice of expert anglers who reveal their top fly fishing tips, techniques, secrets, and strategies by visiting http://www.TheFlyFishingAuthority.com.
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