Description

Perdigons are the sports cars of the nymphing world—sleek, stylish, and built for speed. When these flies hit the water, they drop straight into the strike zone and stay in contact through the entire drift. Their streamlined design allows them to accelerate to the bottom, making them perfect for fast currents, pocket water, and shallow riffles where trout make quick decisions.

Three Weights. Same Fly. Different Job.

Each Flash Perdigon is tied on the same Firehole 516 Jig Stick using the same proven materials. The only difference is bead size, and that difference is everything on the water.

Available Weight Options:

Heavy – 3.5mm Firehole Slotted Tungsten Bead
Best for deep runs, fast current, and high water where getting down quickly matters.

Medium – 3.0mm Firehole Slotted Tungsten Bead
The workhorse option for standard runs when you need steady bottom contact without excessive ticking.

Light – 2.5mm Firehole Slotted Tungsten Bead
Ideal for shallow water, soft seams, and low, clear conditions where a subtle drift triggers more takes.

These flies may look nearly identical in hand, but they fish very differently. Choosing the right weight often matters more than choosing the right pattern.

Why Flash Perdigons Work

These perdigons are tied with heavy tungsten beads and a resin-smooth profile that eliminates drag. They sink fast, track straight, and help you stay tight to your flies without relying on split shot. The crystal-flash bodies create eye-catching movement that grabs attention in quick water. Each fly is coated in UV resin, making them nearly indestructible—even on days when fish are chewing.

What Perdigons Imitate

Perdigons aren’t meant to copy one exact insect. Instead, they represent the full spectrum of small aquatic bugs trout feed on in fast water. With minimal inspection time, trout key in on motion, silhouette, and contrast—exactly what these flashy bodies deliver.

How to Fish Them

Flash Perdigons perform best with tight line and Euro-nymphing tactics. Fluorocarbon helps them reach max depth quickly, and a hauling tuck cast can get them racing into the strike zone. They’re ideal for fast currents, pocket water, and any situation where a smaller fly needs to get down immediately.

Available Colors

• Olive Flash Perdigon

• Peacock Flash Perdigon

• Black Flash Perdigon

Tie them fast. Fish them faster. Line up a row of them in your fly box—they look like a fleet of Ferraris ready to race.

Materials List (for product description or an additional tab)

Flash Perdigon – Materials

• Crystal Flash (Olive, Peacock, or Black) – Body

• Coq de León – Tail

• Tungsten Bead (Silver or Gold depending on size)

• UTC or Veevus Thread – Underbody & Hot Spot

• UV Resin (Loon Flow or Solarez Bone Dry) – Finish Coat

• Black Wing Case: UV Resin, Sharpie, or Tinted Coat