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Hareline Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers, Natural

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Item weight
0.25 Ounces
Product dimensions
18 x 3 x 0.5 inches

Quick take

Natural pheasant tail fibers for tying nymphs, soft hackles, and traditional wet patterns.

These natural ringneck pheasant tail feathers come as a matched pair, roughly 16 to 17 inches long, with a mottled brown-copper look. The fibers are firm, which suits nymph tails, wingcases and soft hackles for trout patterns. A good pick for tiers working classic pheasant tail nymphs.

Best for

  • Tying Pheasant Tail Nymphs for trout streams
  • Soft-hackle patterns fished as emergers
  • Any pattern using fiber tails and dubbing material

Skip if

  • You tie saltwater flies; saltwater flies use different materials
  • You prefer synthetic alternatives for durability

Strengths

  • Mottled natural appearance imitates aquatic insects
  • Durable quills hold thread and don't shred easily
  • Versatile for classic and modern nymph patterns

Trade-offs

  • Natural material absorbs water and sinks in bait patterns
  • Limited to 18 in length; long patterns require splicing
  • Colors vary season to season; batch matching is needed

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly-tying material
Length18 in
MaterialNatural pheasant tail
Quantity1 package
QuillsDurable

Which one should I pick?

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Hareline Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers, BrownColor:BrownSuits:—
Hareline Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers, NaturalColor:NaturalSuits:—

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