Nymphs
Jig Perdigon
A slick, heavily-weighted Spanish competition nymph designed to sink fast through the water column on a jig hook. The UV resin body and minimal profile slice through currents with zero drag, making it the quintessential Euro nymphing pattern for technical pocket water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Jig Perdigon should I use?
The Jig Perdigon is most commonly tied in sizes #14–#20. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Jig Perdigon imitate?
The Jig Perdigon primarily imitates mayfly nymphs, general attractor, caddis larvae.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- #14–#20
- Colors
- olive, black, brown, purple
- Weight
- tungsten slotted
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, general attractor, caddis larvae
- Water Types
- freestone rivers, pocket water, riffles
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Target Species
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- #14–#20
- Colors
- olive, black, brown, purple
- Weight
- tungsten slotted
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, general attractor, caddis larvae
- Water Types
- freestone rivers, pocket water, riffles
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutgrayling