This pattern is from Justin Aldrich and was featured on JStockard's blog in May 2018. This variation of the Pheasant Tail Nymph (#PTN ) incorporates a unique hotspot, taking advantage of some seldom used real estate over top of the tungsten bead.
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Mohawk Hotspot Pheasant Tail Nymph fly pattern recipe
Hook: Partridge SUJ #10-16 or similar jig hook
Bead: Gold tungsten (3.3mm for #12)
Thread: Rusty Brown 8/0 (70d)
Hot Spot: Floss (hot color)
Tail & body: 6-8 pheasant tail fibers or CDL fibers
Rib: Copper Ultrawire (sm)
Thorax: Peacock herl
JStockard Fly of the Month - Justin Aldrich - Mohawk Hotspot Pheasant Tail http://www.jsflyfishing.com/blog/fly-of-the-month-mohawk-hotspot-pheasa…
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