Euro NymphsNext Gen Perdigon
The Next Gen Perdigon features a durable Flex-Floss hot spot tail that adds versatility beyond traditional collar hotspots. Like other perdigon patterns, it sinks quickly and ties fast, but the flexible tail material comes in many colors for unlimited variations. Designed by Cade at Fly Fish Food, this pattern has proven effective from picky tailwater browns to aggressive backcountry cutthroat.
Year Round
Beginner
Trout
Overview
The Next Gen Perdigon's key innovation is using Flex-Floss for the tail hotspot instead of the traditional collar position. This placement maintains durability while allowing the fly to sink fast. Popular color variations include: Peacock (olive/copper/fl. orange) for general use, Reverse PMD (brown/black nickel/fl. yellow) during PMD hatches, and Firestarter (fl. red/copper/fl. orange) as an attractor. Tie in sizes from 2.0mm to 4.0mm beads to adapt to any water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless, size #20 (or Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig)
Thread: UTC 70 Denier, olive
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead, copper, 3.0mm (or Insta Jig Tungsten Head 2.8mm)
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body, dark brown (or UNI Mylar Double-Sided Tinsel peacock/orange)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss, fluorescent orange (or Life-Flex Spandex Material)
Fishing Tips
Season
Effective year-round as a searching and attractor pattern. Works particularly well during mayfly and caddis activity but can be fished anytime fish are feeding subsurface.
Presentation
Fish on a tight line euro rig for maximum contact. The heavy tungsten bead and slim profile allow the fly to cut through current quickly. Dead drift through feeding lanes with direct contact to detect subtle takes.
When to Use
Deploy when you need a fast-sinking attractor pattern. Excellent for prospecting new water or when fish are responding to bright colors. Match the color variation to local hatches or use bright attractors in off-color water.
Water Type
Versatile across all moving water types. Excels in riffles, runs, and pocket water where quick sink rate is essential. The slim profile handles faster currents well.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on 5X-6X fluorocarbon. Use as point fly in euro rigs or dropper below heavier anchor fly. Vary bead size (2.0mm-4.0mm) based on water depth and current speed.
Visibility & Floatation
The tungsten bead ensures rapid sink while the Flex-Floss tail provides a visible hotspot. The tinsel body adds flash without overwhelming. Different color combinations allow adaptation to any condition.
