Bailee’s Red Tungsten Pheasant Tail
Size 14 Wide Gape 3.5mm More sizing coming
A proven Euro-nymphing staple refined for New Zealand freestone rivers. Bailee’s Red Tungsten Pheasant Tail combines a slim, natural profile with a high-contrast hotspot to consistently draw takes in fast, technical water.
Built on a heavy red tungsten bead, this fly gets down quickly and holds depth even in pushy currents and pocket water. The pheasant tail fibres provide a lifelike silhouette, while the subtle flash thorax adds just enough attraction without spooking pressured fish.
This pattern excels as a lead (anchor) fly in a Euro setup or as a confidence nymph when fish are feeding tight to the bottom.
Best fished:
• Euro nymphing in fast runs, pocket water, and riffles
• Dropping or low summer flows
• As an anchor fly with a lighter dropper
Features:
• Heavy red tungsten bead for rapid sink rate
• Slim, durable pheasant tail body
• Subtle flash thorax for added attraction
• Barbless hook (fish-friendly & competition legal)
• Hand-tied and tested on NZ waters
A reliable, no-nonsense pattern that earns its place in any serious nymph box.
Bailee’s Red Tungsten Pheasant Tail
Size 14 Wide Gape 3.5mm More sizing coming
A proven Euro-nymphing staple refined for New Zealand freestone rivers. Bailee’s Red Tungsten Pheasant Tail combines a slim, natural profile with a high-contrast hotspot to consistently draw takes in fast, technical water.
Built on a heavy red tungsten bead, this fly gets down quickly and holds depth even in pushy currents and pocket water. The pheasant tail fibres provide a lifelike silhouette, while the subtle flash thorax adds just enough attraction without spooking pressured fish.
This pattern excels as a lead (anchor) fly in a Euro setup or as a confidence nymph when fish are feeding tight to the bottom.
Best fished:
• Euro nymphing in fast runs, pocket water, and riffles
• Dropping or low summer flows
• As an anchor fly with a lighter dropper
Features:
• Heavy red tungsten bead for rapid sink rate
• Slim, durable pheasant tail body
• Subtle flash thorax for added attraction
• Barbless hook (fish-friendly & competition legal)
• Hand-tied and tested on NZ waters
A reliable, no-nonsense pattern that earns its place in any serious nymph box.
