Jig Pheasant Tail (Euro Style)

Materials

How to Tie the Jig Pheasant Tail (Euro Style)

1. 1

   Step 1

   Slide the slotted tungsten bead onto the jig hook and secure the hook in the vise with the bead at the eye.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Start the thread behind the bead and lay a smooth base back toward the hook bend.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in 5-7 Coq de Leon or pheasant tail fibers at the bend as a tail, about one hook gap in length.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Tie in a length of small copper wire along the top of the shank for ribbing.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Tie in 4-6 pheasant tail fibers by their tips behind the bead. Wrap rearward then forward to form a slim, tapered body.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Counter-wrap the copper wire ribbing over the body to reinforce and segment. Secure and break off behind the bead.

   Keep the body slim for a faster sink rate—essential for Euro nymphing.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Dub a small thorax with squirrel/rabbit blend or wrap peacock herl just behind the bead, sweeping fibers rearward to suggest legs.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Build a visible hot spot collar with fluorescent orange thread or dubbing directly behind the bead.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Whip finish and apply a drop of head cement for durability. Optionally brush out the thorax fibers with a dubbing brush.