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Roza's Pink Pheasant Tail
Luboš Roza's pink-headed take on the pheasant tail — a euro nymphing point fly with a metallic pink tungsten bead, red wire rib that draws attention, peacock dubbing thorax, and pearl tinsel wing case sealed with UV resin. Built for competition rigs and tough days on tailwaters.
Sizes#12 · #14 · #16 · #18Beads2.5mm · 3mm · 3.3mm · 3.5mmBead colorsmetallic pinkBodynatural pheasant tail
Originated by Luboš Roza
Recipe
- HookHanak H450BL (jig) — size 16 · Hanak
- BeadSlotted tungsten, metallic pink, 3.0mm
- ThreadUTC Ultra Thread 70 — black · UTC
- BodyNatural pheasant tail fibers
- RibUTC Ultra Wire — red, brassie · UTC
- WingSulky Pearlescent Tinsel (wing case) · Sulky
- ThoraxTactical Peacock Dub · Fulling Mill
- HeadLoon UV Fly Finish Flow · Loon
Fishing tips
Fish as the point fly on a euro nymph rig. The metallic pink bead serves as a hot spot — work it through riffles, runs, and pocket water. Pair with a smaller natural nymph on a tag dropper.