MUST have PERDIGON/How to tie the OLIVE FLASH PERDIGON

My Olive Flash Perdigon is a my top producing Perdigon. It fishes well 12 months out of the year and excels on a euro nymphing setup. It has the perfect dark olive/green flash that isn't overpowering. The key to tying this bug is making sure the green side is on top of the hook shank. I tie this from size 14 down to a 20.
In this fly tying tutorial I give you the step by step instructions how to tie this, as well as some other tying tips.
I have a ton of confidence that this will produce for you. Hope you spin some up!
Tight Lines!
Cory
Ingredients:
Hook: Umpqua Perdi-jig size 16 (you can use you favorite hook) Size 20-14
Bead: Copper 2.8 mm (2.3-3.3 mm)
Thread: Black UTC 70
Tail: Coq de Leon Flora de Escoba (Brown-mottled) You can use dark or med pardo
Body: Hends 233 Krystal Flash Dark Brown (with Green shine)
UV resin: Solarez Bone-dry
Wing case resin: Gulff UV black
Small brush: Akstore disposable micro applicators brush (eyelash/mascara brush). Sold on Amazon
#perdigon #euronymphing #flytying

[@mwong000]

Just like your casting vid and your Micro Leader vid, every concept you teach is backed up by logical thinking, and precise explanation. I get so much out of your vids. Thank you for sharing!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Super nice of you to say. Glad they are helpful! Appreciate you watching. Tight lines!

[@shad3128]

I tied and caught my first fish on one of these the other day and it cracked me up. Had a few buried in the bottom of my box and i was like "ya know, screw it ill toss the perdigon nothings working today" sure enough, beautiful wild bow took it in two casts. Ya never know lol. Now i always keep a few on me. Thanks for this video, had no clue how to make these but this helped alot!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love to hear it, Shad! Now they have to be front and center in your box! Appreciate you commenting and tight lines to you!

[@jimmyjamesl6605]

I'm a novice with respect to tying flies and I've watched a ton of videos re: tying perdigons. This is by far the most helpful and I really appreciate you taking time to go into depth regarding some of the nuances like flattening the thread and keeping things neat. This is also one of the few videos that does minimal wraps and skips the bead dam. Thanks to this video, my perdigons are sharp and consistent!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it is helpful, Jimmy! Appreciate the comment. Good luck with your tying and tight lines to you!

[@naturalverities]

Over time my Bone Dry resin was getting slushy and the brush was flaring like a '50s prom dress. At the mfg instruction I immersed the bottle to just below the shoulder in a cup of just-boiled water with cap slightly loosened and let it cool to room temp. It not only restored the resin's original viscosity but also returned the brush to like-new.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Wow! Fantastic info. I always microwaved mine for 10 sec or so, but the brush never came back...still looked like the prom dress! Thanks so much!

[@greygraham5361]

Just tied a few dozen of your vids. Love how clean this fly turns out

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That’s awesome, Grey! It’s going to catch you some fish!

[@scottkavanagh486]

Thanks. I really like this pattern and looking forward to trying it out on my Central PA waters!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Scott. I use it in Central, PA all the time and it does well. I’m sure you will find success with it. Tight lines!

[@barbaraemerich1921]

Omg!! I love the way you teach! I’ve learned so much just from watching two of your videos!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Much appreciated, Barbara!! So glad they are helping you!

[@davidbole8574]

Nice fly and thanks for sharing. As a new guy to fly fishing and fly tieing I like how you are slow and deliberate with your instruction and explain why you do it the way you do it.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, David! Glad it helps you. Good luck and tight lines!

[@hotspotnymphing]

Nice! Great tips on keeping flies slim and consistent! I always like the way the wing case fills out a perdigon.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Justin! Hope you have been getting out!

[@hotspotnymphing]

Hopefully it isn't too cold and I get out this weekend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@hotspotnymphing you and me both!

[@cutterwatson4284]

Thanks for the video. I have been fly fishing a little less than a year and just recently started tying my own flies. I tied up a couple of these bad boys and I’ve been fishing with them for a few months. I haven’t been skunked one single time since using this fly. This fly is a killer. Easy to tie, great instruction. Really appreciate it man. Tight lines!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love to hear it, Cutter! Glad you have been banging them with it. Thanks for the comment….Appreciate you watching and continued success to you! Tight lines!

[@Pocketwaterproductions]

I do a similar pattern with pearl tinsel wrapped over an olive thread under body. Its a go to for me on most of our rivers.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That’s sounds like a winning combo. Appreciate you watching, Pocket Water!

[@jeffblair5352]

Great tip on how to be consistent with the pattern!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, JB. Appreciate you watching!

[@jamesnichols8893]

Thank you I have been waiting for it 😀

[@holyworrier]

I like it when each of my flies has its own personality. 🤓 I do enjoy your videos!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha!! Appreciate you watching!

[@smatthew2454]

I feel like I shaved an insane amount of bulk off my perdigon by tying along with the video. Your insight is much appreciated!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That’s awesome. They are going to be fish catchers. Glad I could help!

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Started using them for dry dropper rig this weekend ... had a great time ...

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Great to hear, Jvp. Appreciate you letting me know. Tight lines to you!

[@richardmeeks5058]

There are a number of great and big name fly tyers on the internet but, I find that your tying instructions and tips are the best. Thanks for your videos. I enjoy your fishing videos on various streams also. Unlike a lot of talking, you actually catch fish and a lot of them, with helpful instructions about how you are doing it.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Super nice of you to say, Richard. I really appreciate it! Glad you find it helpful. Thanks so much for watching the channel. Tight lines to you!

[@johnshand6176]

I'm just getting into the Czech nymphing with my new 4 weight Sage ESN rod and reel and managed to land a 4lb brown on my fist lob which was probably a bit of a fluke. I have found it difficult to transition from indicator nymphing but have decided to persevere. I follow a lot of international fly tyers and Perdiigons are my latest craze. I really enjoyed your demonstration and will replicate it with similar materials for my next fishing adventure. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That is awesome, John. What a fabulous brown! Keep at it and it will start clicking. I have a video on casting and another on line management. Check them out, I really think they will help. Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it. Cheers and good luck, Mate!

[@o2binvallarta]

Excellent video! Your methods make much more sense than others I've seen.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it was helpful, Bill! Appreciate you watching. Tight lines to you!

[@PR-lu7tu]

Thanks! Great teaching video. Picked up some good practices.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, PR. Glad it helped!

[@thebesthunter69]

Your attention to detail is unbelievable. Nice video!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Eric! Glad you liked it!

[@thebesthunter69]

@@OldDominionTroutBum you’re welcome keep the videos coming it’s curing my cabin fever 🥵

[@alejalbor]

Great work and explanation. Tkanks for sharing it!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Alejandro. Appreciate you watching!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Nice! Great fly! I'm getting in to Perdigons lately and having fun tying some variations!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, White Dog! They are super effective bugs. Thanks for watching and good luck with them!

[@littlesilver2205]

Instead of putting a black dot on top, what i did was take a small piece of mirror flash or dark holographic tinsel in the shape of a tear drop, make it small enough so it dont hang over the side, put 1 drop of super glue on top tiny drop just to hold it , then hit it with your uv glue just enough to hold it so you inspect the fly again, fill underneath in, fill the top slot just so it looks like the shape then cover everything sparingly so it looks smooth , i got it perfect after 2nd try , it looks incredible .

[@thomasnorthrup9990]

Great video, picked up some great helpful tips!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Thomas! Tight lines to you!

[@louied6065]

Good lookin perdigon. Thin to win 👍.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Louie. Always thin to win!

[@carywood3946]

Wow, awesome tutorial. I learned a lot.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Cary. Glad it helped!

[@dennisbaker8878]

outstanding instructional video that has really improved my perditions. just a note, the hends 233 is difficult to find but an excellent substitution is the hareline Krystal flash, medium, in brown. the hareline brown has a green shine to it and is, as far as I can tell identical to the hends 233. thank you again, hands down, best instructional video on tying the Perdigon. one more note, another fantastic color combo for the Perdigon is a florescent orange thread with a root beer color flash over the thread.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Dennis! Glad it has helped. It is difficult to get Hends 233. All supply chain issues I'm sure. That's great to know about the Hareline brown. Hareline peacock is a pretty decent sub as well. Your root beer sounds great. Really appreciate the kind words. Tight lines!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Excellent advice and demo. :-) Thanks.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@nymphtasticflyfishingtying7623]

🔥🔥🔥Very productive pattern 🔥🔥🔥

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It’s a good one!

[@jamesnichols8893]

Very nice I was waiting for this one 😀

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, James! Good luck with it!

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Thanks for another Great informative video 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks John. Glad it helped!

[@petestevens5816]

Best vid on the subject from the Master

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. Appreciate it, Pete!

[@marcthomas3207]

Don’t usually comment on videos, but this fly, using the hareline peacock, killed it for me today. Roughly matched the size of the mayflies coming off, but there was a lot of other food in the water and they just keyed in on this little green Perdigon completely disregarding whatever else I had tied on in a two fly set up.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That’s awesome to hear, Marc. Happy to hear you killed them. It’s a great bug for sure. Continued success to you!

[@benfranks6375]

Enjoyed this!👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Ben. Tight lines!

[@phillipparson8500]

Awesome job

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Phillip!

[@jackcallis5991]

awesome pattern!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Jack!

[@johncatlin1702]

Great tutorial.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it is helpful, John. Thanks for watching.

[@stephanebogen5411]

Great video. Just received my order from Devin's shop and realized that the HENDS 233 I ordered is the SPECTRA flash not the Krystal flash. I think the color pattern are similar. The SPECTRA is basically knit strands and I was able to untie each strands out. Not easy to see brown side versus green and I think I got both on the first 2 Perdigon I made. The green looks really like yours (amazing) and the brownish has still some sheen of green and resemble a Gasolina so I like it as well. Thanks again for the video - really super educative.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it helps, Stephane. Happy the Spectra is working for you…great to know. Hends makes exceptional materials. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!

[@MagnusLindhardt]

Love this, thanks for sharing

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Magnus.

[@seads4142]

Thanks for another nice video I was looking forward to find out what was crucial ingredient of that perdigon since seeing your success on the water with it .Thsnk you for sharing it !

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Sead! Hope it brings you success!

[@tightliningmd]

STUPID SIMPLE, but effective! And you leave no stone unturned with the why's and how's for doing it right and most effective. I enjoy that you make them 10 mins, but it is because you explain and not just tie it. People often need to get more concerned with the why, not the how. Same for fishing spots and big fish.....

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That it is, Mike! Really appreciate it the kind words. Hope you spin some up, I know it will be good to you!

[@nathanbollinger2594]

Well done!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Nathan!

[@davidhanni208]

Most underrated channel on fly fishing on KZbin . You should really post more of your tying videos .

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Wow, David, really appreciate it. I will definitely be posting more tying videos. Tight lines to you!

[@davidhanni208]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I’m a very avid tier and I’ve commented before . You get it right with your flies and how much thread to be putting on . It really makes a huge difference .

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It really does, David. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@kellyhagan2631]

Great video!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@berks8260]

Cory, Thanks, I’m going to tie this up, I happen to have the same perdi jig…Berks (Phil)

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Phil! These are some good looking hooks. I think you are going to like this bug. Good luck with it!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great video.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, OSFF!

[@kenmartin1211]

It's a good Perdigon pattern... Perdigon Nymph Patterns are great for getting down in the water column quickly.. Thanks..

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Ken. You are right. Fantastic bugs for getting down quick. Appreciate you watching.

[@gregh9675]

nice tie cory. i tie a similar one but use the hends 233 perdigon tinsel with a utc 70 light olive thread body underneath, dark pardo cdl tail (3 fibers), and a veevus fire orange hotspot. will try the krystal flash version, like the ribbing / segmentation effect it gives. i usually just solarez mine once at the very end after applying the wingcase. my version has caught so many trout here in VA it’s seriously the only nymph i use for my point fly in pocketwater freestones

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Greg. The Hends 233 tinsel is what is used for a Gasolina, which is a great bug. The 233 Krystal flash will give you a nice deep, dark color. It will be a good one to add to your arsenal. And I have crushed them on the Jackson with this bug btw!

[@newflyrod1]

Great videos, a wealth of useful information and tips. Could you please review and possibly make a video on the rod you use, line and leaders. Thank you for sharing your knowledge..

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it! Thanks so much for the comment. That video will definitely be coming in the future.

[@chrischapman2056]

Another great video! Thanks for your attention to detail. Do you ever notice the 233 Krystal flash looking blue when you wrap it up? I'm being very careful not to stretch it as I hear that can alter the color and I can clearly distinguish the brown side from the other. It's just that when I'm wrapping it some times it has a distinctly bluish tint but once I add the uv resin and take it out of the vise, the end product is always that distinctive green color. I'm going to have to try some of the gulf black too. I've been using the solarez black lately and I'm not really impressed with the results. Keep the great content coming. Cheers

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Chris! Yes, I do notice blueish tints to it sometimes, but that’s ok…it still good. You definitely have to pay attention so you don’t stretch it because it will mess up the color. You will like the Gulff a lot better than solarez black. I really feel it’s the best for wing cases. Thanks for watching and tight lines to you!

[@billdoten4211]

Love the videos! I was curious if you have experimented with other bead colors? Also do you scale bead size with fly size? Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Bill! On this fly, I just use copper. I also tie a bug using Hareline peacock Krystal flash with a silver bead. It’s a slightly lighter colored version. I tie all my perdigons the same. You can, however, add a little scale to it if you would like. But when I tie with a 3.3 bead, I like to keep them the same. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@dougstagg1504]

Nice video. I really appreciate the tips for proper fly tying. What other colors would you recommend?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Doug! I like other colors from Hareline. Peacock, UV blue and Fl fire orange.

[@fishablerealisticfliesdavehise]

NICE!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks Dave!

[@ifancysongs]

Thank you.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Vasu!

[@dalesheehan9404]

Thanks Cory! Timely video I plan on tying up some perdigons tomorrow,it won’t be that exact pattern due to not having the flash you used. I also use the perdi jig hook and really like how the fly looks on them. I had got these tiny artist brushes that also work great with the resin.The perdigon for sure is one of my most productive flies.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love perdigons, Dale! Completely agree, those hooks make this fly look so good. What nice is you can over size a size 18 with a 2.8 bead. Been doing that a lot this winter.

[@smoothlarryhughes]

Great video as usual! I tied some of these up and used them the past two times I've gone out here in southeastern PA. It was by far my best producer. I also caught my personal best rainbow on this fly yesterday...approx 17-18 inches. I was wondering where you recommend for buying tying supplies as well. Tight lines!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, James. Awesome! Glad to hear they are working for you! I buy a ton of stuff from Tactical Fly Fisher. Competitive Angler is really good as well.

[@1Troutguy]

Should try to plan a trip to Wyoming, anywhere on the North Platte produces Nice Big Rainbows, it has at least 5 dams along the way.

[@peterkilfoyle2756]

Good explanation of what you are doing. I am about to start tying my first Perdigons with three different size beads. Do you ever use a hot spot?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Peter. On this particular bug, I do not. But I do on others. Good luck with your tying.

[@scottnock5241]

Very nice Cory!! I like that flash.. I did get those make up Brushes too they are nice to work with..

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Scott! Those brushes are a great addition to the table!

[@scottnock5241]

@@OldDominionTroutBum how long have you been using those hooks? I see a lot of guys tying on those now. How do they hold fish? Nice gap anyway.. I know you liked the hanoks.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Just started using them this past fall. Hanak is still my favorite, but I like these for oversizing beads on smaller hooks. They do a great job for that. I fish the smaller sizes only, 16-20. So far, they have held fish for me. I will still take a lot for me to drop Hanak from the number one spot.

[@scottnock5241]

@@OldDominionTroutBum that’s the first I saw you use them that’s why I asked and Iv seen them gain popularity, going to have to get some of those too.. I have a myriad of different freaking hooks and beads I need to settle in on a brand or two…. Thanks for the input.

[@woodsbluegoddess]

very nice presentation.... some good details and tips, What are your favorite tying scissors ?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it! I like Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide scissors. Super sharp.

[@robertgalloway3923]

awesome!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Robert!

[@cpmorris1001]

Great video . You hit on many of the things I've learned over time. Can you tell me the size of the applicator brush. 1.5mm , 2.0mm or 2.5mm?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Charlie! The brush is 2.5, but the smaller ones will work as well.

[@sgtspaulding9461]

Great fly! I really enjoy tying perdigons. I’ve never bothered with a wing case and have still had great success. Have you tried it without? Just a curiosity question, not a critique. 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, SGT! I have tried them without and they certainly work. But I really like the wing case. It is the “traditional” way to do it, so I stick with it. I actually think it’s a bit of a trigger as well. Thanks so much for watching and tight lines!

[@snake5124]

This looks incredible. I like that you seal the tie with glue after to keep from unthreading. Also, you paint the shot blank. Looks amazing. Do you sell these ties?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Snake! Thanks for your interest, but I don't sell flies. Tight lines to you.

[@Flymantex]

great looking bug. I've been really interested in tying the perdigons lately - surprisingly for bluegills. Quick question - with the bead situated like it is, won't the fly ride hook-point up? if that is the case, why put the wingcase on the 'top', shouldn't it be on the other side?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Flymantex. One of the common misconceptions is that traditional hooks ride upright and parallel with the stream bottom, when in fact they just hang straight down. So on one drift the top could be facing the trout and the next, the bottom could be facing. On a jig hook, they actually ride at a 45 degree angle and the wing case will be facing the trout. I do think it’s a trigger point. But honestly, it doesn’t matter because bugs get tossed and turned in the current all the time. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching. Oh…. they will crush bluegills!

[@flytyer2368]

I agree with your comments about having a shiny wing pad. I hit mine with Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails because it dries quickly and is indestructible. Do you prefer the horizontally oriented hook eye over the standard vertically oriented?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Honestly, I like both. I am a big Hanak fan, but these Umpqua hooks have a nice hookup ratio. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Tight lines!

[@blackflycreations]

Excellent Cory! As always thanks for sharing my friend.👌Because the fly inverts do you ever add the black wing casing to the inside or do you think it doesn't matter? Thanks again,👍 Steve

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Steve. Aaaaaah the age ole question. First, it really doesn't matter-they will hit it either way. Bugs get knocked around and come at trout sideways, right side up, upside down, etc.... They are at the mercy of the current. The one thing that is misunderstood is how our flies ride in the water attached to tippet. A traditional straight hook rides straight up and down, not parallel to the bottom (and twists and turns). Jig hooks ride more of a 45 degree angle. If anything, I believe the wing case is a trigger AND is simply easier and more pleasing to the eye to put it on top. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@blackflycreations]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I figured you'd have an educated answer, makes sense and I have to agree. Thank you, I appreciate you Cory.👍 Steve

[@littlesilver2205]

This is the proper way to tie a Perdigon, i seen so many flies that have way to much material.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, little silver. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Subscribed👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, GBL!

[@davidduncan6811]

Hi Cory. I just love this economy of materials and movement. Please advise the UV touch you are using? Thanks.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey David. The torch is a Raidzap Pro. Really like it. Appreciate you watching.

[@gerryfelix5948]

Good stuff here, follow all your videos. I tie my flies with an old fashioned vice that I got from my uncle years ago. It’s non rotational as you might guess. Is it possible to use resin and a uv light without being able to rotate the fly? Might be a bit clumsy, but I’m guessing it might work.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Gerry! You can cure it with a vice like you have by moving the light around. Just be super careful not to shine it in your eyes. Thanks so much for watching.

[@leighs522]

Hi Cory. I love your videos, both the fishing and the tying, and really appreciate your attention to detail and the quality of your instruction. You are definitely one of the best on the Web. I do have to say that I am a bit skeptical about the difference between the Hends 233 Perdigon tinsel used with the traditional Gasolina and the 233 krystal flash you use for this fly. In my experience, almost nothing we use in fly tying is actually manufactured for fly tying (genetic hackle is probably the exception, though even that wound up as part of a hair adornment craze a few years back. Wasn't that fun!) We tiers are just too small a market. One large roll of plastic film colored in the brown with green highlights of #233 is probably enough to supply the entire planet with all they fly tying supplies it needs. Anyway, I would bet the the plastic film used to make Hands 233 perdigon tinsel, krystal flash, and even the flashabou, which they also sell, is exactly the same stuff, just processed differently to either lie flat or get twisted, perhaps under heat, then cooled to set the twist. Do you really think there is a color difference? How much can be explained by the fact that you use black thread for your fly vs. the light olive underneath the tinsel in the classic Gasolina? Have you really found your fly more consistently productive than the Gasolina (which I find to be very productive indeed)? I also really struggle to tell which side is "greener". It all depends on the type and angle of the light. I can show you the same fly that looks brown at one angle indoors that looks very green in sunlight or from another direction. Would welcome your thoughts. Just tied a bunch of Honey Badgers and can't wait to try them.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really appreciate the kinds words! I love healthy conversations about fishing, tying, techniques, etc...Thats how we all can learn from one another. What's funny is I was a bit skeptical of the colors, as well. Hends has so many 233s, how could it be different?? I have fished the Gasolina for a couple of years, as well and it is a great fly. I tie it now with the Hends 233 Perdigon tinsel and I have tied it with the 233 Scud back and they both tie the same ( I prefer the tinsel). The 233 Krystal flash gives you a distinctly different color. It is darker green/olive and less shiny. Definitely two different looking flies. I personally have found that the 233 Krystal flash fishes better for me, especially when darker mayflies are present (BWOs for instance). And you can easily tell the green side once you start spinning it. I will use the Gasolina on lighter colored bottoms or when lighter bugs are around. Hope this helps and glad to hear you spun up some Honey Badgers. Good luck with them!

[@johnstagg1505]

Best instructional video I've seen. Really helped improve my tying skills. I compared one of my earlier perdigons against one I tied after watching this video. Not even close. Slightly embarrassing. Now I have to go back and retie a bunch of raggedy, bulky flies. Great video.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, John! Glad it helped. And we have all started the same way….Now you can give the old ones away to your buddies! Tight lines to you!

[@user-on3ve7jj2z]

Your videos are extremely helpful. I’m getting into the microliter. Do you use a colored leader for your whole running line or just for the indicator section?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad they help, Rich. Yes, I use a colored leader for the whole thing. You want to be able to see your whole leader and what it is doing throughout the entire drift. Also, having the leader colored helps you track your sighter when the glare is tough….you can follow it down from the tip of the rod and immediately pick up your sighter. Hope this helps.

[@user-on3ve7jj2z]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Excellent. What’s brands do you use, and can I buy them in spools ? 4X preferably.

[@LokiLures]

Very nice, do you think a perdigon style bug would be of any use for steelhead?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you! They will absolutely work for Steelhead.

[@davidduncan6811]

Nice. Do you throw your glue applicator away after one use, or clean it for further use?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

David, no need to clean. You can tie multiple flies with just one. It will last a couple of days and not harden. After it does, you just throw it away because you will have enough to tie thousands of perdigons. Appreciate you watching!

[@twsdlbh]

The crystal flash reminds me of peacock hurl with angle hair

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Both of those are fishy materials. Thanks for watching, James.

[@JPSutters]

Loving your videos. Another question. I noticed on multiple videos that you operate as though the top of the jig body will stay on the top when fishing it. Doesn't that become the bottom due to how the jig eye hangs?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, JP. That question is asked all the time. The reality is that the flies hang almost straight down or in the case of a jig hook -45 degrees. Real bugs get knocked around in the current all the time. The come at the trout upside down, right side up, sideways, etc…so it really doesn’t matter how you put the wing case on-it is a lot easier doing it this way with the hook out of the way. Hope this helps.

[@schmoonkie]

That Hends 233 Krystal Flash is very difficult to find in the US. Some merchants list it, but then don't have it in stock. I ordered some from a source in Germany. In the meantime, I watched a KZbin video of someone tying the Gasolina Perdigon using Hends Perdigones Pearl Body ( #34 - Olive ) tinsel and Olive thread underneath. I used Veevus C08 thread. The effect was similar to your fly in color--though, no segmentation visible. I tied 5 flies using size 22 Dohiku jig hooks mated with 2mm slotted copper beads. Yesterday I fished with these flies on one of my favorite rivers in Colorado with excellent results. All five of my flies got shredded. This was a surprise to me because I thought that the resin would protect the Hends Perdigon material from sharp teeth. ( This was the first time I fished Perdigon flies. ) If you have the Hends Perdigones Pearl Body ( #34 - Olive ) tinsel, it may be a decent alternative until the Hends 233 Krystal Flash is back in stock in the US.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate the comment. The Gasonlina is an awesome fly, I tie it and use it. It however, does have a different color. Definitely that gasoline/oil on the water color. The 233 Krystal flash is a deeper, olive color. Hends comes from overseas and I'm sure the supply chains have something to do with it right now. If you want a fly that is similar to the 233 Hends flash, try Hareline peacock krystal flash with the black thread underneath. Very similar, just a smidge lighter in color. The UV will get eaten up after a while by teeth. Still the price to pay for catching fish!

[@schmoonkie]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks for the speedy response and the suggestion on the alternative to the Hends Krystal Flash. I'll give that a try until the correct material arrives from Germany.

[@schmoonkie]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I signed up at Dakota Angler to get notified if/when the Hends Krystal Flash #233 became available. On May 23 I got their email. They only allowed one to be purchased per customer. I got mine and tied your Olive Flash Perdigon fly. I'm headed back to Montana next week and will try it there.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad you got it. Good luck in MT. Hope they are good to you!

[@jeffpassante5442]

Nice detailed video. One thing confuses me though. You emphasize keeping the green side up on the Hends 233. Well I don’t know about your hank but on mine the filaments are round not flat and there seems to be alternating beads of green and brown if that makes sense. In any event there is no green side or brown side. If you rotate the fly after tying it, you will get green and brown highlights. Which actually looks pretty good. What am I missing?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Jeff!. On a Hends 233 Krystal flash they may look round, but it has 2 distinct sides. Once you start wrapping only one side will lay flat on top. It won’t alternate. You will get that deep green sheen with ribbing. Perhaps you are twisting it really tight to get that effect?

[@Morgs914]

Discovered perdigons on a trip to the Henry’s Fork about 5years ago. Fly shop chap said he didn’t know anything about them, never fished them and recommended something else. As we all know (pre-tying days) I was already getting fleeced so figured what another $20 amd grabbed a smattering. Produced instantly & I’ve been a fan ever since. Also super easy tie so when I started tying it was these. Good vid… btw Cory, we’re you in the Corps? Looks like it from your shirt; 24 yr AF pilot & worked with you guys a lot (if that’s what it is).

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Easy to become a fan of these, Tim! The best 20 bucks you ever spent! I was not in the Corps, my father was. He is a proud Marine and I am a proud son of his Marine dad. Thank you for your service to this beautiful country. Appreciate you watching!

[@Morgs914]

Don’t know if your dad is still with you Cory, but thank him for his service from me if he is & thank you, it was an absolute honor serving.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@Morgs914 I'm lucky that he is still with me, Tim. I will absolutely tell him and I know he will ask me to do the same for you!

[@Vectorp47]

Hi Corey, thank you for the help. Is the bead a tungsten copper colored bead or just a copper bead?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Beaker, it’s a tungsten bead in copper.

[@larrys9499]

Awesome! When you tie this in uv blue or black is the process the same?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Yes it is, Larry. Always the same steps. Appreciate you watching.

[@steelhead6368]

Just curious if this fly would work in other regions. I noticed you fish Penn state a lot. Would this work for streams in Canada or is it a trial and error thing? I fly fish but am just new to euronymphing and your videos are one of the best out there. Great details and tips. Thank you.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

They originate out of Spain and will most definitely work in Canada and all around the rest of the world. Thanks for your comment and I appreciate you watching. Good luck to you!

[@scottsalz6899]

Thanks for another video! I am having trouble finding the flash you used in this tutorial. Can you please point me in the right direction?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Scott! I have gotten it from Competitive Angler and Dakota Angler. If they are sold out, I would ask to be put on a waiting so you can get notified when it comes in. You can always get it from overseas if you want to pay that shipping....

[@schmoonkie]

Nice tie Cory. I'm still new to tying Perdigon flies. Haven't even fished with them yet. I often see the wing case ( black resin ) on the other side of the bead. I think the idea is that the jig hook will ride upside down in the current and the wing case will face up toward the surface. What are your thoughts on it?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it! One of the common misconceptions about how flies ride in the water is that they ride parallel to the bottom. They actually don’t. A traditional hook hangs straight down. A jig hook rides at more of a 45 degree angle. Riding this way actually puts the wing case in front and facing the fish. But honestly bugs get tossed around in the current and flip over in the drift, so it doesn’t really matter. It just becomes aesthetics and ease of putting it on…and it is much easier and cleaner to put it on this way. The Spanish came up with this fly and most don’t use jig hooks, but they use slotted beads and invert their traditional hooks. They will put the wing case on just like this. Thanks so much for watching and I hope this helps!

[@schmoonkie]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks for the speedy reply. Yes, your response helps. I've used both jig and regular hooks with slotted beads. When I end up with a gap on both sides of the slot, I try to hide these gaps using black resin. On one side it's usually just a small drop. The other side is similar to what I saw you do in this video. I doubt the fish have enough time to contemplate my aesthetic choice given that Perdigons are typically fished in faster water--as far as I know.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I agree with you…if it’s a good drift, they will nail it in quick water.

[@jimmyjohnson9196]

Thank you love your Content. Just Bought a T&T Contact 2 Wondering if you like your reel set up with it and it it balances well. Thinking about buying the Sage ESN Reel for it but it seems blasphemous on a T&T. Also hate Paying $450 for a Korean reel. Ever have any line issues getting caught between the frame and spool ? Trying to figure which way to go.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha! Jimmy, I say the same thing about the Sage ESN! It is a good reel though. The Galvan euro reel is pretty sweet, as well. I love my Ross Evo LTX 4/5. It balances it perfectly. The cage is not full, but damn near close. Have zero issues with line slipping through. Appreciate you watching!

[@scottsalz6899]

Bauer RVR is a very nice option

[@markallen755]

As a left handed tyer my thread is always laying flat. Nice fly by the way.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

A lefty does have some advantages in fly tying. Appreciate you watching, Bill.

[@austin9258]

What a stunning perdigon. For those of us who don't currently tie flies, have you encountered any commercially available perdigons that have similar specs (particularly the body material) to your olive flash perdigon? (I don't believe you sell flies, but maybe I'm wrong.)

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Austin! I don't tie commercially, but would recommend Small Batch Bugs. He does a great job. His Gasolina (without the orange collar) is very close to this.

[@austin9258]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thank you!

[@darcoln3208]

nice

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it!

[@icecatching3793]

I have never tied a fly before. I was following along well...until the resin and hitting it with the light and the nail polish and the light. Is the light to harden the material? And are they applied so the fly doesn't fall apart? Thanks

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

The light is a UV light to harden the resin. The hard bodied fly (perdigon) is designed to cut through the water and sink quickly. Hope this helps.

[@rjf1877]

Very nice pattern Do you ever add a hot spot or tag to this fly ?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it. You can certainly do it, but I have not. I feel like there is enough flash the way it is.

[@rjf1877]

Thanks for your quick response ! In the Sierra's our mayfly nymphs are rarely larger that #18, I have been experimenting using "drop shot" weighting rather than tungsten beaded flies. I know this doesn't conform to competition regs, but i not in tournaments, and it seems that the weight free flies move much more naturally and it is really simple to adjust the drop shot weight to match the current speed. i was wondering your thoughts on this technique. I have recently been using 24 feet of Cortland Euro Nymph Leader 6# and it really seems to cast better, and is more manageable than mono and amnesia.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@rjf1877 I have used the drop shot method and it does work, however, I do prefer the weight in my bugs. I just feel I have a better connection to my bugs. If they are on small bugs and hard on the bottom, I'll put my heavier bug on top and the smaller on the bottom. I also tie size 18 bugs with 2.8mm and 3mm beads for my "heavy" flies. I have fished some pretty technical tailwaters and have had great success when they are on small flies. 6# test is going to be a lot better for you. Any modern Euro rod will actually perform better with a lighter leader setup. Tight lines to you!

[@BIGJ3748]

Hi Cory, enjoy your video's. Wondering where I can buy Hends 233 krystal flash. Cant seem to find it anywhere.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, John. Hends comes from the Czech Republic, so I’m sure it’s a supply issue. It’s one of those things where you have to keep looking. In the meantime, and good substitute is Hareline Krystal flash in peacock. Make sure you use black thread. Hope this helps.

[@BIGJ3748]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thank you.

[@David-mt2qe]

Love your videos, can you recommend a replacement for the 233 Krystal flash? Can’t get it anywhere, thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, David. Hareline Krystal Flash in Peacock is a good alternative. Make sure you use black thread underneath.

[@David-mt2qe]

Thanks, I had to have the right material. So I ordered it from hends, overseas, and they sent it to me. Fairly fast shipping!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@David-mt2qe perfect! I would have done the same. Good luck with it!

[@David-mt2qe]

@@OldDominionTroutBum - Love this fly, thanks again for the awesome channel and tips. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3KQl4emlM6DZsU (includes shout out to you and your channel)

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Nice David! Glad it is good to you and thanks for the shout out!

[@Donde_estoy]

Cory, does this pattern imitate a caddis larvae out of its case? I’m just realizing what the caddis cases look like in NY and one time I pulled a green little worm out of one. Hoping that I’m finally putting it all together.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Christopher, they certainly do represent them. But I feel they also imitate mayflies as well, especially a BWO. You can never go wrong when you put something olive on the end of your line. That’s the beauty about this fly….BWOs and Caddis are everywhere.

[@Donde_estoy]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Awesome. Thanks for all the tips. Your stupid simple pheasant tail has been insanely productive for me this year.

[@scottrice1614]

Cory, wondering if a straight "green" krystal flash would substitute for the one you used on the body here, or if you'd recommend something else? I'm not seeing the hends dark brown/green shine at the shop I use. As always, appreciate your videos and tutorials.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Scott, a good substitute is peacock Krystal Flash from Hareline. Make sure you use black thread underneath.

[@scottrice1614]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Excellent. Thank you!

[@scottrice1614]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Cory, you're videos have been such a delight to discover this spring. I've been paying attention to your tying videos and the flies you mention in the fishing ones. This is just an idea for a video, but I'd be really curious about a video where you lay out something like five to ten flies, and describe the river/weather conditions that you consider for fly selection when you approach a body of water. I've picked up bits of information from watching anglers fish and describe perhaps why they choose a specific fly in a situation, but I wonder if something focusing on this dynamic specific would have broader appeal. Anyway, just a thought. Again, I really appreciate you inviting us into your outings and generously sharing so much of your knowledge and experience with us!

[@scottrice1614]

p.s., I've been thinking about this kind of video for a little while, but I think it was your mention of a blue perdigon at Penn's creek that prompted the suggestion.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@scottrice1614 Thanks for watching, Scott! And thank you for the kind words. That is a great idea for a video and I appreciate the feedback. Always looking for ideas. Hope this spring has been good to you. Tight lines!

[@russellogden8071]

What are your thoughts on the inverted beads

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Russell, I love inverted beads. They are great “in-between” weights. Use a ton of them.

[@greygraham5361]

Do you like this olive hends crystal flash over the olive/ peacock crystal flash?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

For this particular fly, yes. It gives the darker sheen I am looking for. I do use peacock from Hareline, but it gives a lighter, more flashy color.

[@btbo3220]

I got them too! Very inexpensive and a ton of them. Great Video Cory! I can’t find the Hends 233 Krystal Flash anywhere in stock on the web. Anyone find it?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much! You’ll be able to tie thousands of perdigons with the amount of brushes you get! I believe Competitive Angler sell it.

[@scottkavanagh486]

Use the notification for sold out items for both Competitive Angler and Dakota Angler. I got the in stock email earlier this week from Dakota Anglers, ordered, and received. They are already out of stock again as of today.

[@carolmeijers751]

Can I ask an question, why put the black uv resin on top of the Fly, is the top of the Fly in the vise not the bottom of the Fly when its in the water.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Carol, it’s a common misconception that people think flies ride parallel to the stream bottom. Standard hooks hang straight down and jig hooks at a 45 degree angle. They also twist and turn in the drift. Real bugs get knocked around and come at trout on their side, right side up, upside down, etc…so it really doesn’t matter where you put it-the trout won’t mind. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@prestongizzi2210]

Is this flash that much different then peacock? They look so similar. And same thread base. Would I notice a difference using this flash over a peacock Perdigon?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Preston, I use Hareline Peacock with black thread as well. It is a lighter and more shiny color once you put the UV on. I catch a lot of fish on it. But what I like about the Hends 233 is it is a deeper green and not as shiny. A little more subtle.