Cove's Pheasant Tail
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Cove's Pheasant Tail
Cove's Pheasant Tail
Hook - Tiemco 2457, 2487 (or equivalent),
Mustad S80-3906, S82-3906B (or equivalent), size 10-18
Thread - Black
Rib - Gold or copper Wire
Body - Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax - Gray dubbing
Wing case - Pheasant tail fibers
Legs - Pheasant tail fiber tips from wing case and pulled back
May be tied without legs
May be tied weighted with lead/lead free wire
Originated by Arthur Cove
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
When I think of how many times I would have to try and get those legs right for each and every fly, I'd be tying them legless. Another flawless dressing, Norm.
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Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
I was going to say the same thing, REE!
Nice legwork, Norm.
Nice legwork, Norm.
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Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
Fantastic dressing Norm. Surgical precision. Fishy perfection.
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Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
i tie the tips of the pheasant tail fibers over the eye of the hook and the separate them on each side and tie them down
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
Some of the CPTs I did awhile back plus a pic from his book.
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Re: Cove's Pheasant Tail
+1. I like the looks of the grey thorax, it gives the fly some real character.