Fly Tying

When the season begins, visibility can be a challenge—murky water, snowy water. low light or too bright light, and fish still adjusting to changing conditions. That’s when a bright, high-contrast nymph can make all the difference. This Green Perdigon, tied by my Spanish friend Dudu Sanz, is a perfect choice and I used it several times in April in Slovenia with great success 🙂

Tied with Diamond Body Thread, this fly offers an irresistible sparkle that helps attract fish in deeper currents and clearer waters. Shades like green, green-gold, or green with an orange/pink hotspot are particularly effective when targeting aggressive trout. So if you’re fishing in fast currents, super crystal waters or need extra visibility, this type of perdigon is a must-have in your series of nymphs for early season fishing 🙂

The recipe is super simple: hook, thread, coq de leon as tail, diamond body thread for body and hot colored tinsel like red, pink, magenta tinsel as hot spot.

For beginners in fishing with “strong” colored flies like “gasoline” perdigon flies here are a few things which are

A bright, super-sparkle perdigon is a highly effective fly when you want to make your presentation more noticeable to fish. The sparkle and brightness in the fly’s design are meant to grab attention, especially in specific fishing situations. Here’s when you should choose a bright, super-sparkle green perdigon:

1. Low-Light or Murky Water Conditions:

• In murky or stained water, fish rely more on their sense of movement and the ability to detect contrasts. The sparkle and brightness of a super-sparkle green perdigon will help it stand out, even in low visibility.
• Overcast days or early morning/late evening fishing (when light is dim) also benefit from this type of fly, as the sparkle will catch any available light, helping the fly remain visible to fish.

2. When Fish Are Less Active or Feeding Opportunistically:

• Bright, flashy flies can trigger strikes from fish that might be less actively feeding or those that are more opportunistic ( the reason we call stimulator type of flies). The sparkle simulates the reflection of light on a struggling insect or potential food source, making it harder for fish to resist.
• If fish are not actively rising or feeding on natural prey, using a bright and flashy fly can be a good way to provoke a response. The shine and movement can simulate a distressed insect.

3. Targeting More Aggressive or Active Fish:

• When fish are feeding aggressively or are actively hunting, they often respond to brighter flies. They say that super-sparkle flies mimics the natural shimmer and flash of a distressed insect or baitfish. It can catch the attention of hungry fish that are on the hunt for food.

4. When Fish Are Feeding in Deeper Water:

• The strong colored or super sparkle nymphs can help the fly stand out in deeper water, where fish might be less able to distinguish natural prey. Usually bright green and other reflective materials increase the visibility of the fly in these deeper zones, making it easier for fish to detect and strike

5. Water with High Sunlight:

• On bright, sunny days, fish might be more focused on visible flashes of light, which makes the flies with reflective bodies an excellent choice. The reflective materials will catch the sunlight and stand out even in clear water conditions.

6. When You Need to Trigger a Reaction Strike:

• If you’re fishing in an area where fish are present but not biting actively (due to being in a neutral or slightly picky mood), using a light olive, sparkle yellow or super-sparkle green for your perdigon will trigger a reaction strike. The flashiness and contrast can provoke curiosity, prompting a strike from fish even if they aren’t actively hunting.