December in Scotland can be gruelling. The days are short, the wind bites, and the water temperature plummets. The Perdigon Nymph is an extremely popular pattern for use on rivers all across the world. This fly was designed by Spanish nymphers and aptly named after the Spanish word for pellet, which speaks to it’s slim nature & usual tying using Tungsten beads, ensuring it drops down through the water column quickly, even in fast water.
As such, the profile of this fly is to the benefit of any angler who is targeting fish in faster flowing water using high stick or euro techniques, although the Perdigon has also become popular for use in a dry-dropper rig; thus proving it’s versatility among river anglers. It’s natural appearance and slim profile has proved to be extremely effective in targeting wary trout on trickier days.
The Perdigon has become a staple in any river anglers box and since it’s creation has seen it’s way across the world, becoming popular for use in world championships where various styles of nymphing are essential tactics for those competing on the river.
- Adaptable: Due to the simplicity in design we’ve seen many variations on the Perdigon Nymph, and this is where we can begin to tweak the style of the fly to suit our own needs, EAC staff member & Fulling Mill Pro Cuillin has often found that silver beads work well in the morning or darker conditions as they will stand out more clearly, whereas duller beads are often his favourite in brighter conditions due to their more natural appearance
- Mix It Up: We’ve often found that when presenting nymphs to wild trout we may offer one ‘flashy’ option and one ‘drab’ version of a fly, so that a fish can be attracted to the flashier version before perhaps choosing to take the more natural-looking pattern.
- The Team ‘Anchor’: Using an attractor fly is not a new thought as it has been a common technique among stillwater anglers for many years. Proven to be an effective way of fishing flies as part of a team. ‘Hot spots’ are also commonly added to Perdigons as a trigger to grab a fishes attention in fast water where they may only have seconds to decide whether or not they will take a fly.
Whether you’re fishing stillwater or rivers; the Perdigon certainly deserves a place in your box.
Perdigon Nymph Recipe:
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