Nymphs
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail
A Czech-style Pheasant Tail variation tied on a curved scud hook with a pronounced hump-back profile. The exaggerated shape and heavy bead get it into the feeding zone fast, and the curved body imitates the natural posture of drifting mayfly and scud nymphs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Quasimodo Pheasant Tail should I use?
The Quasimodo Pheasant Tail is most commonly tied in sizes 12–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Quasimodo Pheasant Tail imitate?
The Quasimodo Pheasant Tail primarily imitates mayfly nymphs, scuds.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Natural, Olive
- Weight
- Tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Scud hook, Czech nymph hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, scuds
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Natural, Olive
- Weight
- Tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Scud hook, Czech nymph hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, scuds
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout