Sunday, October 25, 2009

Trying something New - Paraloop Hackle


Trying something new, para loop hackles. I decided to learn a new skill in fly tying this morning. Para loop hackles flies are a fly I have enjoyed looking at. I took my favorite nymph emerger and tied it with a para loop hackle. Once you learn a few little tricks para loop hackles are fairly easy to tie. You tube has a few videos with para loop hackles tying instructions.
Biot Emerger Paraloop
Hook: TMC 2457 Size 16
Thread: 14/0 Grey
Tail: Amber Z-lon
Abdomen: Olive/Brown Goose Biot
Hackle post: 2lb mono
Hackle: Grizzly
Legs: Grey Fluoro Fibre - hard too see, not necessary
Thorax: Natural Muskrat



Can't wait to try this fly on my next trip, BWO hatch here I come.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Versatility of a Phesant Tail Nymph


I was looking in my mayfly nymph box today and noticed all the different variations of the pheasant tail nymph I carry. So It got me thinking is there a more versatile nymph than the pheasant tail nymph. Here are examples of the pheasant tail nymph I carry in my fly box.

Standard PT nymph natural
Sizes 16 thru 20


Standard PT nymph olive color
Sizes 16 thru 20


Standard PT nymph black color
Sizes 16 thru 20


Stand PT nymph black/red color
Sizes 16 thru 20

Soft Hackle PT nymph
Sizes 16 and 18


Flash Back Bead Head PT nymph natural
Sizes 16 and 18

Red BH PT Nymph
Sizes 16 and 18

Mercury Bead PT nymph
Sizes 16 thru 20

The question is can a person carry to many pheasant tail nymphs?
Is there a more versatile nymph than the Pheasant Tail Nymph?