{"product_id":"bead-head-pheasant-tail-soft-hackle-nymph-selection","title":"12 Bead Head Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle Nymphs","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Bead Head Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle Nymph Selection – Mayfly Nymphs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proven soft hackle mayfly pattern with the perfect combination of flash, movement, and a buggy profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. Ken has been tying and fishing this custom pattern for decades, and it remains an excellent choice for trout anglers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bead Head Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle is a custom pattern that Capt. Ken Tutalo originally demonstrated on a fly-tying DVD he produced in 2004. More than two decades later, he continues to tie and fish this productive nymph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern combines the familiar profile of a pheasant tail nymph with the added movement of a soft hackle collar. The bead head helps get the fly down, while the soft hackle creates movement in the current. A touch of flash adds just the right amount of attraction without overpowering the natural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are custom-tied flies with a fuller, more detailed appearance than many mass-produced commercial imports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven custom pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed and demonstrated by Capt. Ken in his 2004 fly-tying DVD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft hackle movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds natural movement as the fly drifts through the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle flash:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a little extra attraction while maintaining a natural nymph profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead head design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps the fly sink and reach feeding trout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A fuller, more substantial pattern than many mass-produced alternatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this pattern as part of a standard nymph rig, allowing it to drift naturally through runs, pools, and riffles. The soft hackle also makes it a good option when trout are feeding on emerging mayflies or insects moving through the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it as a dropper behind a heavier nymph or fish it as the primary fly when conditions call for a smaller, more natural presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've been tying and fishing this pattern since before I demonstrated it on my 2004 fly-tying DVD. It has remained in my fly boxes because the combination of pheasant tail, soft hackle movement, and just the right amount of flash is consistently effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't overlook soft hackle nymphs when trout are feeding just below the surface. A little movement can make a big difference when fish are seeing plenty of standard bead head nymphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bead Head Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft Hackle Mayfly Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #8 through #18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Selection Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 flies – Size #10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 flies – Size #12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 flies – Size #14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 flies – Size #16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 flies – Size #18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The selection breakdown above totals 10 flies, not 12. The listing title specifies a 12-fly selection, so please confirm the remaining two flies before publishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile assortment of custom soft hackle nymphs for trout anglers looking for a proven pattern with added movement and attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. Ken's Custom Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40553874751650,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/products\/20220312_161946.jpg?v=1647120176","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/bead-head-pheasant-tail-soft-hackle-nymph-selection","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}