Ascent Fly Fishing

Product Description

While there are no secret patterns that are guaranteed to catch fish every time you are on the water, the closest thing to it would be the Pheasant Tail Nymph. This generalist nymph pattern is close enough in color to a host of invertebrate species that - when fished in a number of sizes - can be used to effectively imitate almost any mayfly or stonefly nymph in the water. This traditional tie is done without a flashback or beadhead to provide a light drift and realistic coloration so as not to spook selective trout.

Dry/Wet: Wet

Fly Category: Generalist Pattern

Family: Mayflies, Stoneflies

Species: Blue Quill, Blue Winged Olive, Brown Drake, Brown Dun, Caenidae (Angler's Curse), Grey Drake, Hendrickson, Mahogany Dun, March Brown, Red Quill, Slate Drake, Trico, Western Green Drake, Skwala, Golden Stonefly, Early Brown Stonefly, Chloroperlidae, Winter Black Stoneflies

Life Stage: Nymph

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Returns Policy

We pride ourselves in the production of quality flies and fishing gear, and want our customers to be 100% satisfied with every purchase they make from Ascent Fly Fishing. That's why we are happy to offer a 30 day return policy on all items that are unused, are in brand new condition, and come back with their original tags and packaging. Items that are returned beyond 30 days will be eligible for store credit, which will be issued in the form of a gift certificate. Items returned without their original packaging and tags, or items that have been used are not eligible for return.

This policy applies to all products we sell with the exception of terminal tackle (leaders, tippets, weights, floatants, indicators, etc.), digital downloads, classes, sale items and Biologist Crafted Fly Selections.

A 10% restocking fee will apply.

Shipping

The Client will be responsible for paying the shipping costs to return the item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.

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Different approach.

Posted by Douglas George on 10th Feb 2021

We fly fish the John Day River in Oregon at least a couple times each summer for smallmouth bass. Most fisherman on the John Day are throwing large rubber things or things with propellers. The Pheasant Tail Nymph has been one of my go to flies for years. You can fish water right behind one of the other boats and pick up fish that had been pounded by spinning gear.