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
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
There are some neat, more hardy artificial quills that I have used for quill bodies.
Mike
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.
Last edited by johnstoeckel; 03-11-2021 at 12:20 AM.
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
Last edited by planettrout; 03-11-2021 at 04:01 PM.
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