This spring we started the new season with the new generation of perdigon flies for shy fish. We had 2 trips, one in Poland on San river early in April and another one in the middle of April on 3 rivers from Slovenia. We always test the new flies before we put them on sale in ...
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Tying set for perdigon flies from Troutline
Dear friends, Troutline decided to offer a new tying set for perdigon flies with hooks, tungsten beads, UV Resin and other special materials for tying these flies. As you know, these nymphs are extremely efficient in waters where the fish are very careful with what they pick up for eating ( educated fish). For those who don't ...
UV Ribbing tinsel for perdigon flies
We had new type or pearly-uv ribbing tinsel for perdigon flies. It has 0.2mm wide, it comes in very nice colors especially those used by modern fly fisherman for creating particular nymphs. These nymphs considered by some tiers, the new wave, are full of colors and a lot of synthetic materials are used. These pearly ...
UV Perdigon Resin – the best resin for delicate and durable flies
Troutline came with a new UV resin called UV Perdigon Resin that seems to work the best for perdigon nymphs. What I find exciting is how easy is to work with this resin. this resin the resin provide a low profile, not a bulky one because is very thin, has a fast and deep penetration ...
Perdigon nymphs -how do you like them?
I know, they are simple nymphs and do not require extraordinary skill and creativity. Some blame them, others love them. But I admire these nymphs, their simplicity and how well the Spanish fishermen knew how to make them effective. For those who don't know, these flies called perdigon or perdigones are invented by Spanish ...
Diamond Body Thread – for micro flies
I have been asked how thin the Diamond thread is and how small the flies you make can be. In the previous article I forgot to specify this. So here are some details: 160DEN - that means aprox 6/0 metallic yarn reinforced with ultra thin GSP thread 30m of material/spool The Diamond Body Thread is versatile, it ...
The Fat Boy Perdigon
Back to simple and effective flies :) The fat boy is a perdigon made on short shank hooks weighted with big tungsten beads. It is a super heavy nymph for fast flowing rivers. Nothing complicated, it is a maximum 2 min fly to tie.
Video -Tying a Black and Hot Red Perdigon
If you have never fished with these flies and if you still want to try tying one of them, then consider this model. It's simple, quick to make and catches fish. And it catches really well! Thhe black and hot red perdigon is one of the simplest perdigon you can find. Not too many things added ...
Introducing the New Perdigon Flat Body Thread: Thinner, Stronger, and More Versatile
The latest body thread in fly tying with the all-new Perdigon Flat Body Thread, is a fantastic thread designed for making delicate and durable bodies, even on the smallest hooks. The Perdigon flat body thread have 90DEN and offers exceptional thinness and strength, allowing you to create intricate patterns with precision and ease. Whether you're ...
TroutLine Perdigon UV Resins
In summary, TroutLine offers two dedicated UV resins for crafting perdigon flies, both of which exhibit lower viscosity compared to traditional UV resin. Why? To facilitate easier application, to prevent the entrapment of air bubbles, to enable smoother and more efficient spreading across the nymphs' bodies. Ultra Thin, which is twice as thin as the ...