Fly Tying: Cove's Pheasant Tail With Martyn White

Cove's pheasant tail is an essential pattern to have in your fly box. It's simple, easy to tie with readily available materials and will catch you fish anywhere. Tie them in a range of sizes either with the grey rabbit thorax or the version shown or in whatever colour you fancy, they won't let you down!

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Materials list
Hook: ‪@FullingMill‬ Short shank special size 8-14
Thread: tan or brown uni 8/0
Body:Pheasant tail
Rib:Copper wire
Thorax: Orange or grey dubbing- I used Fulling mill ultra nymph in fluo. peach
Thorax cover: Pheasant tail

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