The Frenchie is a simplified pheasant tail nymph pattern popularized by the French in competition fly fishing and one of the most popular flies used in European style nymphing techniques that have become popular here in the US. It can be tied on a number of different hooks, including jig hooks. The Frenchie is an excellent winter trout fly. It takes only a few minutes to put together with just a few materials. The Frenchie is designed with a very slim profile to minimize resistance in the water and allow the fly to sink quickly. This is why the Frenchie has no legs like the original pheasant tail nymph.
Tie up ten of your own version and bring them to the November Chapter meeting.