Quills for Perdigon Nymph

[fritz]

Been getting into tying Perdigon nymphs and want to know what favorite quills (peacock, rooster, synthetic, etc.) are you using. I know one can practically use anything but I like the striped segmented look of certain natural quills.

Thanks

[melk]

There are some neat, more hardy artificial quills that I have used for quill bodies.
Mike

[johnstoeckel]

I think the key success factor with Perdigons is their fast sink rate, so I keep mine pretty simple. My favorite is a body from Gutermann rainbow black metalic thread with a fluorescent orange hot spot and gold bead(Gutermann thread is from the craft / sewing store). I also tie the same body with a fluorescent yellow hot spot and black nickel bead for a rough peeking caddis imitation.

Not a fancy segmented quill look, but both have been very effective fish catchers for me. I frequently trail my Perdigons with a more natural looking nymph that imiates the prevailing hatch -- ie, a little baetis nymph or midge larva at this time of year.

[fritz]

There are some neat, more hardy artificial quills that I have used for quill bodies.
Mike

Would you name some particular quill material that you prefer for this type of fly? Thank you and much appreciated.

[planettrout]

Would you name some particular quill material that you prefer for this type of fly? Thank you and much appreciated.

Wealth of options HERE:

You might want to check out some of Lucian Vasies' ideas on Perdigons:

https://www.flytying.ro/?s=Perdigon+flies

Below are images of different materials including quill - natural and synthetic:

Quill materials for Perdigon flies




PT/TB

[fritz]

Thanks planettrout. Great help.

Wealth of options HERE:

You might want to check out some of Lucian Vasies' ideas on Perdigons:

https://www.flytying.ro/?s=Perdigon+flies

Below are images of different materials including quill - natural and synthetic:

Quill materials for Perdigon flies




PT/TB