Pheasant Tail with Red Tag Tungsten Bead Head Trout Jig – Barbless Nymph

A classic Pheasant Tail-inspired trout jig with a red tag for added attraction. Tied with natural materials, a buggy thorax, and a tungsten bead to get down quickly to feeding trout.

Description

Capt. Ken’s Pheasant Tail with Red Tag Trout Jig combines the proven profile of a traditional Pheasant Tail nymph with a red tag accent. This versatile pattern is part of our collection of tungsten bead head trout jigs, designed to cover a variety of trout-stream conditions.

Pheasant Tail nymphs imitate a wide range of mayfly nymphs and are a staple in trout anglers' fly boxes. The red tag provides a contrasting accent, giving trout a slightly different presentation from a standard Pheasant Tail.

Our trout jigs are tied in color combinations selected to represent many of the major aquatic insect groups, including mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies, along with attractor styles.

Most patterns in this collection feature natural furs and spiky thorax areas that create a buggy appearance and suggest the movement of living insects.

Why Fish the Pheasant Tail with Red Tag?

The tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly and reach trout holding near the bottom. The natural Pheasant Tail profile offers a familiar mayfly-nymph appearance, while the red tag adds a contrasting point of color.

How to Fish It

Fish this jig through riffles, current seams, deeper runs, and pools where trout are feeding. It works well with tight-line and Euro nymphing techniques, but can also be fished under an indicator.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

• Keep a Pheasant Tail in your box: It's one of the most versatile nymph styles for trout streams and a great starting point when fish are feeding subsurface.

• Use the red tag as an alternative: When a standard Pheasant Tail isn't getting attention, try this version for a different look.

• Get down to the feeding zone: The tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly. Adjust your rigging to match the depth and current.

• Fish different water types: Work riffles, seams, and deeper runs. Don't overlook softer water along the edges of faster currents.

• Choose your presentation: Fish it tight-line or Euro style when you want direct contact, or under an indicator when conditions call for a suspended drift.

Details

• Pattern: Pheasant Tail with Red Tag

• Bead: Tungsten

• Hook: Barbless jig hook

• Sizes: #14, #16, and #18

• Materials: Natural furs with a spiky thorax

• Purchase Options: Sold individually, in 3-packs, and half-dozens

A versatile tungsten Pheasant Tail variation for anglers looking for a dependable nymph with a little extra color.