The Bead Head Pheasant Tail is one of the most popular trout flies ever, and it works anywhere trout swim. This is a great pattern to learn for the beginning tier!
Hook – 2XL Nymph Hook
Bead – Copper Bead
Weight – Lead Wire
Tail – Pheasant Tail
Abdomen/Body – Pheasant Tail
Rib – Copper Wire
Thorax – Peacock Herl
Wingcase – Pheasant Tail
Legs – Pheasant Tail
Here’s a chart of what size beads to get for what size hooks –
12 Hook – 1/8"
14 Hook – 7/64"
16 Hook – 3/32"
18 Hook – 5/64"
20 Hook -1/16"
Buy materials at the link below –
https://shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/bead-head-pheasant-tail