BH Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle - Bead Head. The Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle is a fly that should be a mandatory addition to every anglers tackle box. Using the simple but deadly power of the Pheasant Tail Nymph the Beadhead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Nymph has a unique but visual interesting look which makes it very suitable prey for the hungry fish. This fly produces results in even the most over fished stretches of water it is literally a time tested design that is incredibly effective. The Bead Head Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle can be used most effectively fished close to the bottom, using a smooth figure of eight retrieve. This is a phenomenal Brown Trout Nymph.