Use a streamlined, fast-sinking perdigon nymph to get down quickly in fast water
Use a streamlined, fast-sinking perdigon nymph to get down quickly in fast water
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- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use a streamlined, fast-sinking perdigon nymph to get down quickly in fast water
How to do it: Fish small perdigons (sizes 18 and 22) with heavier beads in fast water, pair with a slow-sinking fly in slow water, and pair with a mop or egg pattern on windy days to keep it from rising
Mistake it fixes: Using a slow-sinking fly in fast water
Why it works: In fast water, a fly that does not sink quickly passes above fish. A streamlined perdigon reaches depth fast and stays there through the drift.
When it matters most: Fast water nymphing