RAINY`S BEADHEAD PHEASANT TAIL FLY - NATURAL #14
One of the most trusted and effective nymph patterns ever created. Designed to imitate a wide variety of mayfly nymphs, it’s a proven producer in nearly every trout stream around the world. The natural pheasant tail fibers provide a lifelike texture and subtle flash, while the gold bead head helps the fly sink quickly into the strike zone and adds just enough glint to attract attention.
Simple, durable, and versatile, this pattern works equally well as a standalone nymph, part of a two-fly rig, or under a dry fly. Its slender profile and natural coloration make it especially deadly in clear water and during mayfly hatches.
Key Features:
- Classic mayfly nymph imitation
- Gold bead for faster sink rate and added flash
- Natural pheasant tail fibers for realistic movement and sheen
- Effective year-round in rivers, creeks, and lakes
- Proven for trout, grayling, and other insect-feeding fish
Recommended Use:
Fish it in sizes 14–20, dead-drifted near the bottom or suspended under a dry fly. A top choice for matching mayfly nymphs and as a reliable searching pattern anytime.

Description
One of the most trusted and effective nymph patterns ever created. Designed to imitate a wide variety of mayfly nymphs, it’s a proven producer in nearly every trout stream around the world. The natural pheasant tail fibers provide a lifelike texture and subtle flash, while the gold bead head helps the fly sink quickly into the strike zone and adds just enough glint to attract attention.
Simple, durable, and versatile, this pattern works equally well as a standalone nymph, part of a two-fly rig, or under a dry fly. Its slender profile and natural coloration make it especially deadly in clear water and during mayfly hatches.
Key Features:
- Classic mayfly nymph imitation
- Gold bead for faster sink rate and added flash
- Natural pheasant tail fibers for realistic movement and sheen
- Effective year-round in rivers, creeks, and lakes
- Proven for trout, grayling, and other insect-feeding fish
Recommended Use:
Fish it in sizes 14–20, dead-drifted near the bottom or suspended under a dry fly. A top choice for matching mayfly nymphs and as a reliable searching pattern anytime.














