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.

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?