Purple Perdigon

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)