Olive and Silver Perdigon

Olive and Silver Perdigon

Olive and Silver Perdigon is a great nymph pattern for fishing mid summer to late fall. It works like a charm for both trout and grayling. This pattern was originally designed in Slovakia by fishermen on Vah river.

Tied on a top quality barbless Demmon hook, using silver tungsten bead for extra weight. The barbless hook minimizes snags. A red hot spot has been added to attract attention. The tail is tied using Coq de Leon feathers for a more realistic look.

Olive and Silver Perdigon nymph comes in three hook sizes #14, #16, and #18.

How to fish Olive and Silver 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)