Pheasant Tail by Charlie Craven

[@edsauer2889]

A masterful tie. There's no mistaking your skill level. Thanks for a great video.

[@MaxMeridius0920]

I learned to tie from your book Basic fly tying, probably 15 yrs ago.. to now have the technology to see and here you is such an amazing treat!! Thanks for keeping it fun and interesting! You are a great asset to the hobby!

[@coreytohme9861]

That book was the foundation of my fly tying knowledge with regard to the trouty stuff. It's a good one.

[@kurzhaarguy]

Your flies have perfect dimensions. Really nice work.

[@poudrehound3325]

Nice video Charlie! I owe you a great debt of gratitude for teaching me how to tie flies. I have your books and always watch your videos. Keep cranking them out! Cheers.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I must say this is a seriously a high end tie for a simple nymph. I’m most certainly using this one! I struggle to make legs on the pheasant tails but I’ve discovered my bodkin has a dimple in the handle that works great to hold the legs back.

[@TheXeniaman]

Great skill. Loved watching this.

[@RadDad1980]

Brilliant! Been tying pheasant tails for a long time, but never like this! The way you simplify is incredible. Love your content.

[@krawie77]

Awesome fly Charlie!

[@martinhodell8465]

very nicely done. great proportions and nice demonstration of thread control. thanks!

[@ernestbrazzoni599]

Awesome Fly Charlie’s

[@Pete-z6e]

Super job! Impressive.

[@michaeldavis4746]

What a cool video! Thank you Charlie!

[@lenlynskey202]

This pattern is exactly the one I use here in New Zealand. My district is in a drought situation so the rivers are low (but clear and cold) and the trout in my local river are concentrated far more than normal. They are between 3 and 5lb and taking size 14 PTs quite freely. Charlie your videos are outstanding and your skills wonderful to watch and listen to.

[@TGging]

Charlie, you make it look so easy! Thanks for another great fly.

[@brooktroutangler5917]

Nice to see you cranking out the video's again......

[@seanearnest]

My God what a beautiful fly

[@patcobra6036]

Trés bon montage, tres bonnes idées et merci pour la traduction en fr. thanks

[@emhankinson]

You’re a Master!

[@onemorething100]

He really is.

[@flyrodhiker8326]

Great job sir, thanks for sharing this!

[@sanchez2823]

First Comment YAY!!!!! I have tied hundreds of these Charlie since I learned them in your class.

[@kansasscout4322]

My preferred way to tie this.

[@lorenzovillalobos1916]

Thank you so much! You are an inspiration for sure!

[@jneff1009]

Charlie, how the heck do I get my PT fibers to come out that fuzzy? Certain brand or what?? Mine just never seem to have those amazing spiky fibers when I wrap them.

[@michaelo6124]

What a wonderful fly tying technique! I wonder what is your opinion on counter wrapping the wire in the opposite direction against the pheasant tail fibers, as it seems to be a popular technique with many fly tyers, but not in your demonstration.

[@michaelterry1147]

Why do you use just two legs?

[@PieterSnyders]

Awesome so glad you have an channel, subscribe

[@rileymurphy8329]

May i ask, why do you use only one pheasant tail strand for the legs since I’ve seen flies that use pheasant tail tips for the legs or side implanted legs also using the tips but this is the only one that uses one strand

[@eugenewalk4601]

Charlie, technical question. Why do you use a dry fly hook on your Pet's? Started tying flies at 68, now 76, and your the one to blame! Take care.

[@CharliesFlyBox]

Eugene Walk Are use the Tiemco 100 SP-BL for many of my small nymph patterns. Yes, it is classified as a dry fly hook but it is made from heavier wire, and especially in the case of finer tippet sizes from 5X down, I find it is more than sufficiently strong. I like the wider gap as well as the standard shank length to keep the small flies proportional.

[@CharliesFlyBox]

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[@davidthomas5035]

This video showed me a lot about proportion. My tails have been too long and my thorax too short. Looks like my PTs have too many legs as well. Back to the bench!

[@kurzhaarguy]

Yeah, really an elegant little bug. It’s used as a beginner tie, yet, experts make it look sexy. And, nobody goes on the water without a few. If you cross the pass toward the Blackfoot drain, post something.

[@michaelterry1147]

I cannot tie y this fly on 16. Frustrating.