Pheasant Tail Jig Nymph - CDC Special

Product detailed description

Pheasant Tail Jig Nymph - CDC Special. Pheasant Tail Nymph (PTN) is one of the most universal nymphing patterns and has it's place in every fly box. This is a custom made PTN tied on a high quality jig hook. Works great on finicky fish.

The Pheasant Tail Jig Nymph – CDC Special is a weighted subsurface fly designed for euro nymphing, imitating natural aquatic insects such as mayfly and caddis larvae. Its CDC accents and bright orange hot spot enhance natural drift and trigger strikes from trout.

Key Features

• Tungsten bead ensures fast sinking in deep or fast-flowing water
• Jig hook design keeps the hook point up, reducing snags
• Pheasant tail body imitates natural insect segmentation
• CDC feather accents provide lifelike movement and natural float
• Orange hot spot acts as a visual trigger to attract trout

Use Cases

• Euro nymphing and tight-line techniques
• Fishing in rivers, streams, and deeper pools
• Targeting trout feeding near the bottom

Technical Specifications

• Type: jig nymph (weighted subsurface fly)
• Bead: tungsten
• Hook: jig hook
• Body: pheasant tail fibers with CDC accents and orange hot spot
• Color: natural brown/olive tones with bright orange trigger
• Sink rate: fast
• Sizes: #10–#18

Alternative Names / Synonyms
pheasant tail jig, CDC nymph, euro nymph, weighted trout nymph, orange trigger nymph, belgian nymph, 

What Makes It Different
The combination of a tungsten bead, jig hook, CDC accents, and orange hot spot allows this fly to sink quickly while maintaining a natural drift and lifelike movement, increasing strike rates even in fast currents and deep water where standard nymphs may fail.