Bead Head Flash Back Pheasant Tail Nymph Flies – 6-Pack, Size 16 | The Fly Fishing Place

Meet the Bead Head Flash Back Pheasant Tail Nymph flies from The Fly Fishing Place—a versatile wet fly pattern designed to imitate the subtle life of freshwater nymphs. The bead head provides quick sinking to reach productive depths, while the flash-back adds a touch of glow that can catch a fish’s eye in varied light and current.

Crafted as a hand-tied ensemble on quality hooks with a classic pheasant tail hackle, these flies present a balanced silhouette that drifts and swirls with the water. The combination is especially effective on freestone rivers where trout rely on insect larvae as a staple food source, yet the pattern also adapts to lakes or slow-moving sections where bass are active.

What makes this pattern practical for anglers

• Depth control—a bead head helps the fly sink quickly to feeding zones, reducing time spent waiting for a productive presentation.
• Attraction in varying light—a subtle flash-back provides a visual cue that can stand out in moving water or dim conditions.
• Natural silhouette—pheasant tail hackle creates a believable shape that resembles common nymphs fished by trout and other species.

In-the-water benefits

• Quick depth with minimal effort—great for covering deeper pockets without complex rigging.
• Dynamic drift—the pattern drifts and swims with the current to entice bites during downstream mends.
• Solid craftsmanship—hand-tied construction on size 16 hooks with careful hackle for reliable casts.

How to use and what to expect

Ideal for freestone rivers and similar environments where nymphs and larvae are common prey. Cast upstream, mend to create a smooth drift, and let gravity do the work as the bead head sinks to depth. Subtle twitches can enhance the action when the pattern is drifting in slower pools.

As with any fly pattern, results depend on conditions and technique. This 6-flies pack offers consistent, dependable presentation across multiple spots, enabling you to experiment with depth, drift, and reach without re-rigging mid-day.

Care and value

• Pack contents—6 hand-tied wet flies with quality hooks and hackle.
• Hook size—size 16 for a balance of strength and finesse across trout and bass opportunities.

Whether you’re chasing trout in riffles or probing for bass in quiet pockets, this Bead Head Flash Back Pheasant Tail Nymph set provides a reliable, classic presentation to add to your fly box.