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Purple Perdigon

Purple Perdigon

See the Description section below for more info and some tips on fishing this pattern.

  • Purple Perdigon nymph is a perfect choice for late-season fishing, especially for grayling.
  • The orange butt on this pattern seems to be the winning detail.
  • This pattern in small size, like #18 is extremely effective with the French style of nymphing on classic tapered, but a very long leader, a technique known as ‘peche a vue’.
  • The barbless hook minimizes harm to the fish.
  • Orange hot spot - attracts attention.
  • The tail is tied using Coq de Leon feathers for a more realistic look.
  • Comes in three hook sizes #14, #16 and #18
  • 1 fly
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Purple Perdigon

Purple Perdigon nymph is your perfect choice for late-season fishing, especially for grayling. The orange butt on this pattern seems to be the winning detail. This pattern in small size, like #18 is extremely effective with the French style of nymphing on classic tapered, but very long leader, a technique known as ‘peche a vue’. Tied on top quality barbless Demmon hook with a gold tungsten bead to provide extra weight. The barbless hook minimizes the damage caused to a fish. The tail is tied using Coq de Leon feathers, which gives this fly a more realistic look. Purple Perdigon nymph comes in three hook sizes #14, #16, and #18.

How to fish Purple Perdigon nymph

Czech Nymphing Style

  • use a long and sensitive rod, size 2-4 wt, 10' to 11' long
  • where the regulations allow, fish with two nymphs at a time on a thin leader (Czech type of leader)
  • place the heavy nymph on top and a smaller (lighter) one on a dropper
  • droppers should be a maximum of 10-15 cm (4''-6'') long and the distance between flies approximately 50 cm (20'')

French or Spanish Nymphing Styles

  • use a sensitive rod, size 2-5 wt, 10' to 11' long
  • fish with one small nymph
  • the leader should be 3–4.5 meters long (10-15 feet)