MUST have PERDIGON/How to tie the OLIVE FLASH PERDIGON

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@mikemaltby761]

Headed to NZ. Will take some of your flies! Great video and technique!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Good luck on the New Zealand trout, Mike! Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@holyworrier]

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

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha!! Appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@wayway872]

Wow this video made me a new subscriber. Amazing explanation and great tips to help with this genre of fly. 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you subbing. Tight lines to you!

[@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!

[@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 🥵

[@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!

[@alexargyros7186]

As always, a carefully thought out and clearly articulated fly tying video. Now, have you had the green side of Hands 233 rub off if not handled gingerly? This happens all too often with me. My solution is to double a piece of Heads, tie in the ends, and then twist the rest into a kind of rope. The result is slightly rougher than just tying on the Hands, but resin smooths it out.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Alex! The green side can definitely lose its color if not handled with kid gloves. Your solution sounds fantastic and will definitely give it a go. Appreciate the tip!

[@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!

[@louied6065]

Good lookin perdigon. Thin to win 👍.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Louie. Always thin to win!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@petestevens5816]

Best vid on the subject from the Master

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. Appreciate it, Pete!

[@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 .

[@jeffblair5352]

Great tip on how to be consistent with the pattern!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, JB. Appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@alejalbor]

Great work and explanation. Tkanks for sharing it!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Alejandro. Appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@PR-lu7tu]

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

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, PR. Glad it helped!

[@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.

[@carywood3946]

Wow, awesome tutorial. I learned a lot.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Cary. Glad it helped!

[@thomasnorthrup9990]

Great video, picked up some great helpful tips!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Thomas! Tight lines to you!

[@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.

[@jamesnichols8893]

Thank you I have been waiting for it 😀

[@jackcallis5991]

awesome pattern!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Jack!

[@benfranks6375]

Enjoyed this!👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Ben. Tight lines!

[@phillipparson8500]

Awesome job

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Phillip!

[@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!

[@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.

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Excellent advice and demo. :-) Thanks.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great video.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, OSFF!

[@johncatlin1702]

Great tutorial.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it is helpful, John. Thanks for watching.

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Thanks for another Great informative video 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks John. Glad it helped!

[@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!

[@jamesnichols8893]

Very nice I was waiting for this one 😀

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, James! Good luck with it!

[@nymphtasticflyfishingtying7623]

🔥🔥🔥Very productive pattern 🔥🔥🔥

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It’s a good one!

[@MagnusLindhardt]

Love this, thanks for sharing

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Magnus.

[@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.

[@nathanbollinger2594]

Well done!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Nathan!

[@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.

[@kellyhagan2631]

Great video!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@holyworrier]

Four 'bows up to 15" today in the space of 45 minutes on the olive flash perdigon, #18. No tag. It was the first time I've fished it, but it damn sure won't be the last.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love to hear it, Larry! Congrats to you. It is one of my best flies. Continued success to you. Tight lines!

[@holyworrier]

@@OldDominionTroutBum- I had a small nymph on a tag when I started fishing. It wasn't more than a few minutes passed that I created my first tangle. Only a few casts after dealing with that I had another snarl. Had to cut the tippet away and re-rig. So I left the dropper off, tied on the olive flash perdigon, had no snarls, and caught fish.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Larry-not enough people talk about fishing with a single nymph. When you go that way-you will get the best possible drifts and the side benefit is less tangles.

[@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....

[@kinahawi]

I've seen this fly with a hot spot collar. Do you tie some that way too? Thoughts on need for hot spot? Thanks for making me a better angler!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I personally don't tie it with a hotspot. I feel it has enough flash to it already. But you certainly can add it...sometimes the fish like the orange. Glad the videos help. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@twsdlbh]

The crystal flash reminds me of peacock hurl with angle hair

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

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

[@RichB-q5e]

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.

[@RichB-q5e]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@BeckSimple]

Hey Cory, do you use any other color Krystal flash along with the 233 ? just want to order some and wanted to buy any other colors in 1 order. thank you.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Ulugbek. The 233 is the only Hends I tie with. I like Harline Krystal flash in UV blue, fire orange and black (I'm sure Hends black works great as well). Hope this helps. Good luck to you.

[@BeckSimple]

@@OldDominionTroutBum huge thank you Cory, I am gonna be first one to try the euronymphing in my country.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@BeckSimple Fantastic! Where are you from?

[@BeckSimple]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Kyrgyzstan, if you ever come around here, feel free to be my guest!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I will! Thank you, Ulugbek. Tight lines to you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@jayboogie27]

Dang! Having trouble sourcing the Hends krystal flash.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Jason, I’m sure it’s a supply chain issue. You can get on a waiting list with Competitive Angler and they will notify you when it comes in.

[@jayboogie27]

@@OldDominionTroutBum appreciate the reply! I ended up ordering straight from Hends… we’ll see if it shows up 😂😂

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I would have done the same thing!

[@jayboogie27]

@@OldDominionTroutBum a quick update. I ordered direct from Hends and they got this to me in NH in under 2 weeks. Shipping was only about $3. Not bad at all!

[@scottrice1132]

Cory, I've been having an issue with my UV finish peeling. I just bought the hard as hull cement. Would you suggest giving the whole fly a (extra) thin cover with this, more than just the black wing case, to prevent this issue? Or might I be misdiagnosing the problem? Thanks for any input you have!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Scott, I would check your batteries in your UV light. It may be too weak. Also, you may try to keep your light on it a little longer. 20 sec should harden it just fine for you. Hope this helps.

[@scottrice1132]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Anytime, Scott!

[@scottrice1132]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I changed the batteries. It's like a new machine! Thanks!

[@scottrice1132]

Cory, coming back to this video again. I catch about 70% of my fish with this fly. Love it. I get some with a blue flash. I fish rivers in the Northeast. I'm wondering if it's worth tying up this fly with other flash patterns besides the one in the video and the blue (which I remember you speaking to in your Penn's creek video). Orange, yellow? Any success with a pattern like that? Thanks!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Rubo7]

What bobbin is your favorite? After years of tieing which one would you recommend?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Ruben, I like the Dr. Slick ceramic 4in bobbin. I've tried other "fancy" ones and these are every bit as good. Simple and easy.

[@Rubo7]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thank you just ordered it on Amazon. I purchased one of those magnetic $100 ones and don't like it.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Anytime Ruben.

[@title1ted]

How do you fish them? Like any other nymph? Or do you HAVE TO use the Euro Nymph technique?

[@title1ted]

In other words, do I have to short line/high stick nymph them? Or can I cast them and let them dead drift 20-30 feet?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

You can fish them like any other nymph, whatever your style may be. They will just sink quicker than your others. Thanks for watching.

[@title1ted]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thank you for the quick response! I liked and subscribed. I'm taking a quick inventory and then heading to my local fly shop to purchase supplies. I can't wait to fish these!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate the sub! Good luck to you!