The Tungsten Pheasant Tail Euro Nymph is one of ReelFlies®' best-selling trout patterns, combining the natural appearance of a traditional Pheasant Tail Nymph with the added attraction of a vibrant orange hotspot. Designed for modern Euro nymphing techniques, this highly effective jig fly offers an excellent balance of realistic insect imitation and fish-attracting colour.

Its slender, segmented pheasant-tail body closely resembles aquatic mayfly nymphs, while the distinctive orange collar provides a visible trigger point that can encourage strikes from feeding trout. A soft CDC hackle adds delicate movement in the current, creating a lively presentation even during a slow, natural drift.

Key Features

• Gold Tungsten Bead Head – Provides additional weight to reach trout feeding in deeper or faster-moving water.

• Bright Orange Hotspot – Creates an attractive focal point that helps distinguish this pattern from traditional Pheasant Tail Nymphs.

• Natural Pheasant Tail Body & CDC Hackle – Combines realistic insect characteristics with subtle underwater movement.

• Wide-Gape Barbless Jig Hook – Encourages a hook-point-up presentation, helping reduce snags while offering excellent hooking potential.

Fishing Tips

An outstanding choice for Euro nymphing, Czech nymphing and tight-line presentations. Fish this pattern close to the riverbed through riffles, current seams and deeper runs, particularly when trout are feeding on small aquatic insects. The orange hotspot makes it a useful searching pattern when a purely natural imitation isn't producing results. Effective for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout.