Lite Brite Perdigon
A Krystal Flash perdigon — the attractor counterpart to the Quilldigon.
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Lite Brite Perdigon
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About This Pattern
A smooth-bodied perdigon nymph built with Krystal Flash for a flashy attractor counterpart to the Quilldigon. Sinks like a pellet, catches light, and rotates with the drab Quilldigon depending on fish preference.
On the Water
How to Fish It
Carry multiple flash colors — black, UV blue, UV purple, UV pink, Rootbeer. The day's winning color changes fast.
When to Use
Point fly. Any time you'd fish a perdigon — tailwater to freestone.
History & Lore
Devin Olsen's Spanish friend Luis Esteban Hernandez introduced him to the perdigon style back in 2014 when Devin was living in California. Perdigon translates to 'pellet' in English, and the flies sink exactly like small stones — the smooth body reduces drag and lets them drop deep with little weight. Luis favored a flashy orange perdigon; Devin expanded the idea with Krystal Flash in many colors. On any given day he switches between the Quilldigon (drab) and Lite Brite Perdigon (flashy) to see which the trout prefer. Between the two, he can almost always find a variation that works, regardless of what country he's fishing in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Lite Brite Perdigon should I use?
The Lite Brite Perdigon is most commonly tied in sizes 14–20. Point fly. Any time you'd fish a perdigon — tailwater to freestone.
What does a Lite Brite Perdigon imitate?
The Lite Brite Perdigon primarily imitates attractor, mayfly nymph. Carry multiple flash colors — black, UV blue, UV purple, UV pink, Rootbeer. The day's winning color changes fast.
How do you fish a Lite Brite Perdigon?
Carry multiple flash colors — black, UV blue, UV purple, UV pink, Rootbeer. The day's winning color changes fast.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–20
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- attractor, mayfly nymph
- Water Types
- tailwater, freestone
- Origin
- Devin Olsen
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–20
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- attractor, mayfly nymph
- Water Types
- tailwater, freestone
- Origin
- Devin Olsen