Perdigon nymph (how to tie a perfect one)

Perdigon nymphs are developed by Spanish competitive anglers, Pablo Castro to be precise. They are intended to do two things, sink fast and catch fish. Their design is just like that, simple. They do their job perfectly.
At first glance very simple fly to tie, but a lot of people are struggling with it.
In this video i will try to address common mistakes in tying and then i will explain how to tie it properly to get maximum of the fly. At the end i will explain how to fish it properly.
Hope you like this one
Stay safe
Vladimir

[@sglidster]

I’ve just found your channel, what an absolutely fantastic resource! Your explanations and skills are the best I’ve seen on KZbin, dare I say it - even better than Davie McPhail! Stay safe and well, see you on a river sometime.....!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Wow, thats a huge compliment. I really dont know what to say. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Davy is amazing... Though i have to admit he is too detail oriented for my taste... I like to fish before all. Most of my flies are simple and fast to tie and they produce a lot of fish.... Also, Oliver Edwards, Davie, Hans Van Klinken are few of the guys I have always admired... They are amazing.... Especially Hans... Nowadays, Dron Lee is someone i admire a lot... Kelly Galloup is also one of practical guys out there.... Anyway, thank you again.... And hope to meet some day too. 😃😃🙏

[@jayfalzarano8046]

I agree - you are excellent brother!!!!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing do you know Lance Egan?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy i met him twice during competitions but i cant say i know him. I know he is great fisherman

[@Gbow17]

I thought my perdigons were good. Now I have a new standard after watching this. Thanks Vladimir! Keep these great lessons coming.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

They probably are. But glad to hear you liked the video. Thank you so much. 😃😃

[@judybeen]

I never comment on videos, but this was fantastic!!!! Your explanations of what and why things are important in tying and fishing were so very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Glad you found it useful. I totally understand, i almost never comment on videos. So this is a huge compliment.... Thank you again 🍻😀

[@jack_batterson]

Too funny! The Perdigon is less a fly and more a lure. I love the attention to detail here.....to make a lure. Skillfully done! And some nice tips.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. This is my second favourite one. Details are always important in order to stay sharp with our skills. Plus i love tying so much and tying without attention to some details isnt as satisfying. Not all people are into it.. And thats ok.

[@recoveryfishing364]

This is an absolutely perfect explanation of the function and execution of the fly. The principles explained can be applied to most nymph patterns. Well done.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Those flies are often very poorly executed and its very easy to make them right. I am glad if i made it easier for some to make those very good flies Best Vladimir

[@benfranks6375]

This helps so much! Always, always enjoy your teaching!🙏🎏

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. 🍻 tight lines

[@Tjk186]

Simply the best …better than all the rest …so helpful …many thanks as ever Vladimir

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Cheers my friend 🍻🍻

[@johnshand6176]

Always worth watching and learning never stops with your excellent presentations. Thanks from down-under in NZ

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to hear that. Thanks so much. Cheers from China 😀😀

[@lydiedevred2801]

Always so precise and perfect. Thank you Vladimir for this excellent lesson.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching it. Makes me happy to hear things like this. 😃😃I appreciate it

[@ED85]

Things needed to be said for once and all. Many tiers go beyond the concept, failing to realize that perdigones ability to sink as stone, will compensate for it's poor imitating quality for real insect and they make mistake trying to "add" unnecessary materials thus getting stuck in-between world of "sinkability" and "realism" which is mediocre performing pattern. Thanx Vladimir for another great one. P.S Your accent and storytelling deserve a better mic!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks. Makes me a bit proud to hear that. Being a non native speaker... It means a lot. As for the fly.... I agree.... I also dont like when people get sloppy, i mean, this is very simple fly that anyone can make to look good and behave good.

[@jayservey2830]

Great video and explanation. To you folks new to fly tying do not worry about the "tag ends". Trust me the fish dont care about them. As the man said he likes to tie a pretty fly and thats okay what I am saying the fish dont care about pretty. You tie a fly so the fish like it not a human.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks. I agree about pretty flies too. A friend told me something that makes me work harder while tying. If fish are giving me their best, its only fair to give them my best. So, its not for practical reasons that i tie neatly. Just a friend and his proverb 😀

[@jayservey2830]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing works for me. You tie great flies. I throw in my personal touches to make them a wee bit different than the classic flies. Seems to work for me.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@jayservey2830 thats perfect. I love changing flies too 😀😀

[@daverichards6557]

Form and Function. Love it; it great to have someone explain why you do it a certain way. Awesome fly tying.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much appreciate it. 🍻😀

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

I just burped into one of his videos here the other night. It seems like his book is destined to become a real classic-so down to earth, practical and thoughtful. I must get it for my birthday. :-)

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Its great. I will post a video about the book tomorrow. 🍻🍻

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Wonderful! :-)

[@fudd126]

Video came at the right time. I am filling my box with perdigons..A lot of other videos use lead wraps For weight..seem to be way too bulky.I definitely going to watch my thread wraps and put materials On your way... very very great video LOL👍

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad u found it useful. Make some with oversized beads too.... And too oversized.... For certain spots it can make all the difference

[@edherrmann182]

Just discovered your channel. I’ve been tying and fishing perdigones for a few years. It nice to see a new perspective on this nymph fly. I think the thin profiles recently making the rounds do make a difference. The newer synthetics are important to making this fly correctly.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks. New materials somethingike body quills flat thread, tinsels... All are perfect. But people tend to neglect thread technique leading to the build up... Cheers Vladimir

[@ariellevin3008]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. So helpful and clear. I especially appreciate the information regarding the rod, leader and tippet suggestions.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for watching it. I am glad i could help a bit 🙏🍻

[@schmoonkie]

I've tied a bunch of these by now. Few look as good as yours, but I'm improving slowly. One of the helpful addition to my tool chest was a scalpel, which I read about in The Feather Mechanic. The one I bought is a disposable one used by cosmetic surgeons. You get a bunch in a box and they're inexpensive. The blades on these are super sharp and are retractable--so no tag is left behind after a cut. I use your videos as reference to make these flies. Your suggestion to use various materials has encouraged me to experiment. Thanks again.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to gear you are improving. I agree, scalpel is super useful tool. I hate to see tag sticking out.... Especially on perdigons.

[@williamcox7302]

Thank you for a very thoughtful and complete instructional video. I will definitely follow your recipe but will add a wingcase to mine.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for watching. Wingcase is cool. So why not. Experiment and enjoy 🍺🍺😀

[@tyingmyluck]

Thanks Vladimir - great video. Form follows purpose perfectly - looking forward to tying some of these today.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

You are welcome. Enjoy your tying and fishing. Dont forget to make some with oversized beads... And some with ridiculously oversized beads. . 😉

[@splishsplash2579]

As always a tremendous lesson, your one of the best on youtube, especially as your a competition angler that knows what you're talking about, Cheers UK

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you a ton. Unfortunately i dont compete now... Too far away to travel from China just to compete 😃😃

[@splishsplash2579]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing once a competitor always a competitor, Cheers keep up your good work

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@splishsplash2579 thats true.. I even compete with myself.... It sounds like i need a doctor 🤔🤔🤣🤣

[@smattext]

awesome video i tied a couple of flies per your instruction !! you amaze me they turned out perfect im going to tie more and i cant wait to try them thank you!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Glad it helped. I dont know what is average fish size where you are. But, go as thin as possible with those flies. (i am talking about tippet diameter) it helps big time to decrease diameter of whole setup... Leader down to fly... Started with sizes 12-14.... Now i rarely use perdigon bigger than 16

[@smattext]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing thank you so much I will gladly try your set up!

[@danielyost9126]

Excellent presentation

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Cheers 🍻🍻

[@jorgemerino4709]

Thanks Vladi for the new video. The world of perdigons is a very interesting subject. Here in Spain we use them a lot, although there are many ways to tie them. The one you propose is very good, although it is normally used for light to medium weight perdigons. Then there are the heavyweight perdigons (or "spark plugs" as we call them here), which normally carry either lead weights or a tungsten body (commonly known as Javi bodies). In both cases, the tying technique changes a bit, as tungsten bodies offer more difficulty to mount materials on them. It would be interesting, and I suggest it to you, when you have time, and especially when you want, to see the tying of a perdigon with more weight for situations of very strong or very deep water currents or both at the same time. You make a high quality videos that are very well explained. Thanks a lot. PS: I just bought the book "The Feather Mechanic" on the web. I did not know it and it seems very interesting and very well illustrated...😊😊😊😊

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your input.... I didnt know that u guys use lead... But i know about javi bodies, i use them for several years... As you said... Very challenging to wrap materials around. But when done... Fly is deadly. In one of those videos where i fish in china i was using one of those spark plugs as you call them. Out of deep pool i pulled out several solid lenoks. Thank you for your comments.... Whenever you know something i dont please share... I am willing to learn 😃😃😃

[@schmoonkie]

This was an excellent presentation. I've never tied or used a Perdigon nymph before, but now I have the know-how. Thanks! I've subscribed to your channel as well.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot.... Appreciate it. Make sure u use those with thinnest tippet you can for given conditions. Make sure everything is set up to sink fast. 😉

[@schmoonkie]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Thanks for the advice. I usually don't go any thinner than 6x with my tippet. The fish we catch can go up to 20-22 inches and fight very hard. More common sizes are from 14-16 inches. So 6x is about as thin as I like to go. By the way, my favorite fly tying thread is the Semperfli Nanosilk 18/0.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@schmoonkie thats thin enough. I have seen people getting bigger fish with 8x but thats just torture. Agreed.... Nanosilk is super good. 😀🍻

[@Inkwaziflyfishing]

Well done and thanks for the punt of my mate Gordon's book "The Feather Mechanic".. take care and Happy New Year.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad you liked it. Gordon loved my review of his book... Its amazing book. If you have time take a look... Here is the link. Best Vladimir kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXimXmitarKoY5Y&ab_channel=Oholi%27sflies

[@Inkwaziflyfishing]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Thanks, will take a look shortly, very nice book, Gordon is a good friend, thanks for the link.. I have watched a number of your videos and find them very precise and informative, I like that.. take care.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@Inkwaziflyfishing thanks so much. Gordon is a wonderful guy. I really hope i will have a chance to visit SA one day.

[@peterbottone3187]

good stuff, clear concise and how to achieve consistency

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Glad you see it that way. Cheers Vladimir 😃🍻

[@dankelly4417]

This video was very very informational for me and helped me out. Thank you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to hear that. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment your feedback I appreciate it, 🍺😃

[@PiscatorFlies]

Nice profiles on your perdigons. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you. 😃 I was lucky enough to meet the inventor and many other anglers from Spain and Portugal who showed me their flies. 😃😃

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Excellent as always, thank you!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for those words. Thank you so much for watching it. 😃😃

[@epsieblaine9558]

Great video Oholi.Your channel has became my favorite.Gotta read this book.Thanks Ohole Cheers

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Wow. That's very kind of you to say. It means a lot to me when i hear such things. Thank you so much. The book is great. Teaches people about the idea rather than a specific fly... Like giving a man a fish and teaching him to catch one 😃😃

[@timkeir6467]

Very good thanks ,cheers Tim NZ

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching Tim. Cheers 😃🍺

[@willy5tanner]

Nice fly, I can't wait to make a few. You seem to have a scientific approach to fishing. I have been tying my own flies for 40 years now. You seem very focused about sinking your fly fast and having the fly do that. I find that thinking like a fish and reading the water is the most important factor in being able to catch fish anywhere. The size and weight of the rod doesn't really matter if you know how to strategically place your line and hook in the water. I've perfected this approach for almost 50 years and consistently out fished others around me. I believe there is such a thing as over thinking fishing, seems like added stress.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your kind words. Its not scientific, detail oriented to make it more durable, easier or simply prettier sometimes. Perdigon style is specific about sinking rate, its what the fly is about. I have met people who created this style, fished with them.... Couldnt be more simple than what they do. But still not many can do it as well as they. Talking about spanish competitive anglers. That said.... Exactly what you said is the whole point.... Thinking like a fish... Or knowing their behavior From that point it becomes easy.... If people enjoy overthinking then let them be. Personally i have few confidence flies.... But i love to change so i tie another, different flies.... I get bored if i catch fish on the same fly... What i love the most is seeing the fish and fishing it like that.... Spotted fish. Cheers 🍻😀 Vladimir

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

The specific origin of the Perdigon fly is not widely documented, and it is unclear who first created the pattern. The fly was developed in France in the early 21st century, and it was named after a town in Spain called Perdigón, which is located in the province of Burgos. It is likely that the fly was developed by a group of French fly fishermen and tiers who were looking for a versatile and effective pattern for use in small streams and stillwaters. Sorry for all the comments.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

No need to apologise. Any information is welcomed. What i know is that its spanish origin, spanish competitive fly fisherman did it... Perdigon in spsnish is apparently pellet... As for French people i know they made ceramic nymphs. Basically hook with lead wire and some paint... Same purpose as perdigon. Just much earlier than perdigon. Since tungsten beads weren't available at that time.

[@gerardgonzales4056]

excellent video

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you very much 🙏😀

[@captainkoo]

Great technique. Meticulous attention to detail

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Its easy fly after few things are considered. I love fishing those

[@gerardnglavin6249]

Terrific video as always. Thanks for taking the time to share Vladimir.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. I enjoy making these... So it makes me happy when people find what i do useful 😃😃😃

[@gerardnglavin6249]

That's great to hear. Please keep them coming as your channel is one of the best online ❤

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@gerardnglavin6249 i will try for sure. Not an easy task to record every week and thats my plan.... I was hoping to have more fishing stuff here but due to virus its not going as planned

[@gerardnglavin6249]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing appreciate that Vladimir. Stay safe 🙏

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@gerardnglavin6249 same, cheers 🍻🍻🍻

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

I'm just strutting to view this clip. That book seems like a gold mine of ideas and sound advice. :-)

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

The book is excellent. I love when people try to make you think. Copying things is easy.... Thinking is something that people seem to have forgotten how to do. Not a pretty thing to say.... But its true.

[@decoydavesmith]

WOW Good stuff; thank you so much

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching. Tight lines 🍺🍺😃

[@joesebia6138]

beautiful fly. I've been tying them all wrong. thank you for the master class

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad i could help. What do you think you did wrong? Too thick? Cheers Vladimir 😀🍻

[@joesebia6138]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Definitely too thick and carrots shaped. I was not using slotted bead and placing lead wire behind it which was really messing up the contour of the fly. To cover the lead I had to use excessive wraps and bulk which inturn caused the collar to be too wide. After wathing this and incorporating your techniques my flies are much sleeker. Flattening the thread by counter winding is a game changer. What an excellent tyer and teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

That sounds like too many improvisations. I am glad you like new way of doing stuff .. Cheers Vladimir 😀🍻

[@russellogden8071]

I always find you very very good

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much 😀🍺

[@uni_shadow164]

Well Done!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks 😀🍺

[@duderoony]

Another great lesson Vladimir. I love Spiders but Perdigons are second! lol. Thank you for another one dude.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I love spiders too.. But i am not satisfied with my presentation of them to fish. Swinging them is ok... But i dont think its accurate presentation. Dead drift is my goal. Without any aids. Just one fly... No indicators...

[@duderoony]

That’s the way dude. I’ve always said it..... one man, one rod and one fly. I’ve never gotten the need for these washing line setups. If you’re sea fishing to eat them then fair enough.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@duderoony i almost never use two flies even in competitions... Just i am not good enough. I will try for sure.... But it seems kind a gentlemanly to fish just one fly. Even if i want to eat them....

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Looks good! It’s hard for me to see these perdigeons catching fish having grown up fishing such flies like the double renegade, and soft hackle flies. But I am learning!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I had same reaction when I first saw these. But in fast water fish takes anything. And these do catch fish and not only in fast water. Try them you won't be disappointed. 🍺

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Fantastic

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you. Appreciate your comment 🙏🙏😃

[@markallen755]

Tying left handed the thread is always un-winding and lays flat. A Charlie Craven trick.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Very true. 🍻

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

I've started finally to tie perdigons. I ope they are OK and can't wait to try them.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I am sure they'll be good. Tie some flashy and some in natural colours.... Tight lines 😀🍺

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing I have some with gold holographic bodies, some olive thread, black and so on. Most have a small collar and I've tried to keep them very slim. :-)

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@TERRYBIGGENDEN that is all you need. Tight lines... When you try them let me know please 😀😀

[@Chris-hj3lc]

I’m a perfectionist as well and like to create art just as much as an effective fly, but after reading a recent in-depth study performed on a trout’s vision, I’m willing to bet we don’t have to be so meticulous in design. Reading the water correctly and moving stealthy will give you more bang for your buck I’m sure.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I am sure too. i dont need studies for that... I just like to tie this way. However, night before fishing i always tie tired and always some ugly flies that i love to use net day :) I used to fish very often, and my rule was to observe fish when i spot one, many times i have seen fish eating small twigs, leaves and such.... thats why i agree with you on vision... Cheers, Vladimir :)

[@peterodonovan3266]

During this lockdown period tying flies has kept me sane. I especially love creating Perdigon Nymphs, but I'm by no means an expert and I rely completely on videos like yours to provide me with instruction inspiration. Your Perdigon video has done just that! Just one thing: I notice that, unlike many other online tutorials you don't finish the head with a nail-polish 'wing-case'... do you think these are unnecessary? I've been tying Perdigons both with and without the wing-case and, to tell you the truth, I really don't enjoy that part of the process very much at all... Pete.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Pete, sorry for late response... i dont know how i missed your comment. Thank you so much for your kind words. As for nail polish...i guess i am lazy, i dont believe either its key point on the fly...it can be though.... but not often enough i guess. I do make it on another nymphs...sometimes :)

[@cpullic]

The standard by which all perdigon’s should be judged by 👌🏻🍺

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you. I am very happy to hear what u wrote... I always try to be my biggest critic. I find faults in all my flies. So next time i tie them i try to improve

[@cpullic]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing I’m trying to do the same each time and above all others, I appreciate your precision and that you don’t subscribe to the “ that’s good enough “ line of thinking. I’m trying to incorporate this mindset into all areas of my fly fishing. It’s an ongoing adventure.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@cpullic Well, i cant allow myself to get into mediocre area, i was there enough (talking about everything in my life) . I believe that people who have some greater impact, i'd like to believe i am one of them, cant ever suggest average to be a goal. I would like to share what i know and what i am learning daily with all people. Setting our goals low will make all of us go back... And forward is the only way

[@westsidewil]

I stumbled upon your channel and have been watching your videos. Your attention to detail appeals to my OCD/Type A personality. Questions: What size/brand tinsel are you using on size 16-20 flies? Is there a common underbody/thread color that you use? I noticed you used an olive in the video? Is there a particular color combinations (other than the silver bead) that you find to be most effective/your favorite for catching fish? Do you have a video/formula/recipe for your leader/tippet set-up for euro/Perdigon fishing? Thanks.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Hi, thank you so much. Its a big compliment. I dont know much about OCD but i know its difficult to do everything to please some of them. So, thank you so much again. 1. Tinsels i use all kinds i can find. But for ones which have sizing i am using veevus. I love pearl that reflects to purple a bit. For such small flies i choose smallest tinsel i can find. S or XS. 2. I usually use whats near me. Unless i want to darken tinsel. In that case i use black. What is important is that thread can be flattened. It makes smooth underbody much easier. 3. There is. Black body with red tinsel at rear... I made a video on it. Falangista. 4. Not video specifically fot it. Euronymphing 101 is the name of the video. Bestt Vladimir

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Use copper, brass, stainless steel, carbon steel blued, carbon steel, aluminum, chrome, zinc threads and wire to make it sink faster. It may also last longer.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I am not fishing for T-rex 😂, more durable than perdigon hardly anyone needs

[@fixtradingconsulting2935]

great vid. neat brush. any idea what they are called or what industry they are designed for?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks. I think its some dental brush. Not sure. Got few from a friend long ago.

[@icedaft]

Very instructive as always! Now i saw a lot tying on your channel and sometimes i think: where are you, are you a competitor, where do you learn Flyfishing and who are your homewaters(not the precise spot😉)...

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Well... I am from serbia. Now i live in china... Weird.... But i love it here. I was competing while in serbia... I am half self taught...half is by looking, talking to people around me. I guess its my desire to learn about fly fishing that brought me here.... I used every opportunity tonlearn new stuff.... I do it nowadays too... 😃😃

[@icedaft]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing thank you🙂

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@icedaft thank you so much for watching my vids and commenting 🙏🙏

[@ilovephotohrahpy2124]

Nice perdigon

[@ilovephotohrahpy2124]

I have the feather mechanic what a book! Taught me so much!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot. 😃😃

[@simonbromfield9685]

I recommend everybody picks up a copy of Gordon's book.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

It is amazing one. 😀🍻🍻

[@stephanebogen5411]

Late to the reply but I really enjoyed your video. Can you comment on why using a light color thread to build the fly and a black sharpie at the end for the collar instead of using a black thread directly? Would this change too much the finish product (I mean tinsel on black instead of tinsel on light thread)?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Never late. Thanks for your comment. I use white thread in order to prevent darkening of mylar. Black sharpie is there because i am lazy to swap thread colors. In some cases i do like black thread under mylar because i want it darker.

[@ptcast709]

I'm learning some new things from all your ties. Thank you. I don't have a local shop that sells fly tying equipment. Where can I find the hooks you're using?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks. If you can buy online use online shops. I live in china at the moment so i buy stuff here. If you tell me where are you from i may help... 🍻🍻

[@ptcast709]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Oh I'm from USA. I was just wondering if you have any links to your hooks but they are probably more readily available where you currently are. Thanks!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@ptcast709 dohiku jig is the closest match since what i use is a copy of it 😃 But in US its easy for you to get anything. And fish some good places too 😃🍺🍺

[@ptcast709]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Thank you! Cheers!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@ptcast709 Cheers 🍻🍻

[@JD-ss9mh]

Great video! You mention 0-2 wt or maybe 3 wt. why is that? I have a 3 wt but was looking to utilize these flies with my 6 wt and a multiple nymph indicator setup. Is that a bad idea?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Not bad idea but perdigons are designed to be fished in tight line nymphing setup.... Or euro rig... Same thing. If they hang below indicator than you limit how deep they go. Otherwise than that.... No problems at all... Just use whatever you like and are catching fish with. I love euronymphing thats why i mentioned light weight rods 🍻🍻

[@JD-ss9mh]

Thanks for the feedback. I like the euro concept but struggle catching fish like I see others and not sure what I may be doing wrong. Any pointers on euro Nymphing?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@JD-ss9mh i made couple of videos about it... I suggest that you start with this one i broke the technique down it may be easier to start it. It is rather easy way of nymphing.... Knowing your river especially how to read it helps a lot.... Cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWLFdnpmqKtno6M

[@zafotbeeb]

I am very interested in the book you referenced in the beginning of the video. If possible could you list the title, author and publisher. Do enjoy your video presentations. Thank you

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I have a video about it. Here is the link. Glad you like videos 😀😀🍺 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXimXmitarKoY5Y

[@russellogden8071]

Did you say you prefer silver beads on sunny days and copper on darker days ?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I did.... Silver reflects light better so on sunny days. Some insects have those bubbles when preparing to emerge and when they emerge so silver reflection makes sense Dull copper is productive on cloudy days.... But... This is hardly the rule.... I experiment first few fish... If i see pattern i just follow it... Usually on a day fish will behave in a similar way for a while... So most fish i will get with same fly/presentation.... When it slows down i change my approach....

[@colinhaase9654]

How might I obtain a copy of Pablo Castro's book and what is the title? Hope printed in English! BTW==well done video

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Hi Colin, thank you for your compliment. Unfortunately i have no idea how to get his book. Sorry 🍻

[@JacquesSoule]

Hi, You refer to Mr Gordon's book without giving the references. Could you please give the elements that would allow access to it. Thank you very much.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Hi, the books name is The Feather Mechanic by Gordon Van Der Spuy. I dont have any links. But i am making a video about a book. Hope to publish it next week. You can contact Mr Gordon on Facebook, same name there, thats what i did when i ordered my copy. Hope this helps? Cheers Vladimir

[@peterodonovan3266]

I should have said "instruction AND inspiration"!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Well i am glad to hear that.... Perdigón nymphs are great... Easy to tie with endless combinations.... Check out my olive perdigon... May be more fun to tie 😃😃

[@abelfierro5821]

It makes more sense to me to use black thread so I won’t need to use a black marker when finishing.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I dont remember, but i probably didnt have it at time...

[@abelfierro5821]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Great fly tying instructions, though. These are simple and fun to tie…for my wife (Euro Nymphing). Thank you!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@abelfierro5821 i make it more difficult in terms of details.... Simple black and red works great. Its called falangista.. Amazing pattern. Cheers for your wife and you. Tight lines 🍺🍺😃

[@windyssssmith289]

what is the material list for this fly

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thread, purple mylar and tungsten. Change colors and bead sizes according to water conditions

[@davidhanni208]

What perdigon tinsel are you using ??

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Its some uv tinsel i found here in china. Its not any famous brand. But you can use crystal flash of any kind. Just bare in mind that altering thread colour you will change crystal flash too

[@davidhanni208]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing I’m having issues getting my tinsel colors to come through . I’ve been using semperfli and it isn’t working properly . Need to find something new

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@davidhanni208 if u stretch tinsel too hard it makes problem. But, when you say you havr problem for tinsel to come through, what exactly do you mean? Do you cover tinsel with thread？

[@davidhanni208]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing yes . I’m using Semperfli tinsel and having hard time for the color to to show up . I’m not pulling to hard either . I’m order from new company

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@davidhanni208 i dont think its up to tinsel. Send me photos of flies to my email: [e-mail] maybe i can see whats wrong