Cove's Pheasant Tail

[nfrechet]

Cove's Pheasant Tail

Hook - Tiemco 2457, 2487 (or equivalent),
Mustad S80-3906, S82-3906B (or equivalent), size 10-18
Thread - Black
Rib - Gold or copper Wire
Body - Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax - Gray dubbing
Wing case - Pheasant tail fibers
Legs - Pheasant tail fiber tips from wing case and pulled back

May be tied without legs
May be tied weighted with lead/lead free wire

Originated by Arthur Cove

[Ron Eagle Elk]

When I think of how many times I would have to try and get those legs right for each and every fly, I'd be tying them legless. Another flawless dressing, Norm.

[RickA]

I was going to say the same thing, REE!
Nice legwork, Norm.

[letumgo]

Fantastic dressing Norm. Surgical precision. Fishy perfection.

[nfrechet]

i tie the tips of the pheasant tail fibers over the eye of the hook and the separate them on each side and tie them down

[joaniebo]

Some of the CPTs I did awhile back plus a pic from his book.

[Fishnkilts]

+1. I like the looks of the grey thorax, it gives the fly some real character.