Pliva Perdigon
A Veevus Body Quill perdigon with chartreuse rib and fl. orange hot spot.
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Pliva Perdigon
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About This Pattern
A slim olive-body perdigon with chartreuse power-thread rib, fl. orange hot spot, black nail-polish wingcase, and UV resin. Sinks like a stone through picky water.
On the Water
How to Fish It
Lead wire under-body is optional — add it when you need extra weight without going up a bead size. Chartreuse rib is the tell.
When to Use
Tight-line nymphing, picky trout, thin-tippet work.
History & Lore
Devin Olsen introduced Gilbert Rowley to this fly the year after Devin fished the World Championships in Bosnia. It was shown to the US team by local guides, and it proved to be one of the most valuable flies in the competition. Since then, perdigon nymphs have reshaped fly fishing, and the Pliva is one of Gilbert's favorite variations. He ties it with and without a hot spot, depending on how technical the trout are — the drab version for selective fish, the orange-spot version when he wants attention. Because perdigons sink so quickly, the Pliva gets a rig to depth without split shot or heavy anchors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Pliva Perdigon should I use?
The Pliva Perdigon is most commonly tied in sizes 14–20. Tight-line nymphing, picky trout, thin-tippet work.
What does a Pliva Perdigon imitate?
The Pliva Perdigon primarily imitates baetis nymph, pmd nymph. Lead wire under-body is optional — add it when you need extra weight without going up a bead size. Chartreuse rib is the tell.
How do you fish a Pliva Perdigon?
Lead wire under-body is optional — add it when you need extra weight without going up a bead size. Chartreuse rib is the tell.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–20
- Hook Styles
- jig hook, standard nymph
- Imitates
- baetis nymph, pmd nymph
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
- Origin
- Gilbert Rowley (introduced via Devin Olsen; Bosnian origin)
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–20
- Hook Styles
- jig hook, standard nymph
- Imitates
- baetis nymph, pmd nymph
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
- Origin
- Gilbert Rowley (introduced via Devin Olsen; Bosnian origin)