Pheasant Tail on my doorstep...

To the person who left an entire pheasant tail on my doorstep yesterday evening I'd like to say thank you.  If I could narrow down the possibilities of who it might be I'd call them individually, but I can't.  I'll be tying quite a few bead head and flashback pheasant tail nymphs in the coming weeks (since the runoff is probably going to last until August..Grrr) so please come by and pick up your share one of these days.  And everyone, please look for the next post on double nymph rig storage coming this weekend!  Happy Memorial Day! Now GO CATCH FISH!

Loop Knots for Nymphing #2: Perfection

This is how I tie on a nymph using a Perfection Loop versus a Non-Slip End Loop.  It's easier, faster, and just as strong.  As an added bonus, the end result produces a smaller knot and it's easier to control the size of your loop.  I've even used it for streamers when I'm changing flies often to find the one the fish like.  I use this loop for a dropper from a nymph as well as for something like an emerger tied behind a dry fly.  Let me know what you think!