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Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tail - (12 Flies)
Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tail - (12 Flies)
⚠️ Wait for the Eat! Like a slow-motion rise from a big Cutthroat, you can't rush the hook set or you'll miss the fish. We custom-tie and pack every single order, so please allow 3-4 weeks for your gear to ship. Don't pull the trigger too early, quality takes patience!
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The "High-Octane" version of the world's most popular nymph.
The classic Pheasant Tail is a subtle killer, but sometimes you need to shout to get noticed. The "Flashback" variation takes the proven silhouette of the original and adds a holographic tinsel strip over the wing case. This simple addition mimics the gas bubble of an emerging mayfly nymph or simply acts as a reflector, catching the sun and drawing fish in from further away.
Why we love it:
The Trigger: The holographic flash strip over the thorax reflects light in the water, mimicking the shiny gas trapped under the skin of a nymph about to hatch.
The Classic Profile: It keeps the proven pheasant tail fiber body and tail that perfectly imitates the slender profile of a Baetis or PMD nymph.
The Attraction: The gold bead head adds weight and flash, making this fly effective even in faster, broken water where fish have only a split second to decide.
Quantity: Sold in packs of 12.
Guide Tip: This is an exceptional pattern for sunny days. The sunlight hits that flash strip and makes the fly "pop" underwater. It’s also deadly in slightly stained water where the fish need a little extra visual cue to find the food.
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