Oil Slick Perdigon
Curtis, February 2023
The Oil Slick Perdigon uses the same ribbing technique in the Oil Slick Buzzer to give off a very distinct buggy sheen. The object here is to imitate a midge larva or pupa living in rivers and streams. Even though I toss jig nymphs on Euro rigs, this is a pattern that works great in a dry/dropper rig because it can really imitate the pupating midge as it heads to the surface. This is an oft-forgotten phase that river fishers should focus on more.
Material List
- Hook: Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - 18
- Hook (Alt): Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 18
- Bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Metallic Light Pink - 2.8 mm
- Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
- Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack - Pink
- Tail (alt): UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers - Fl. Hot Pink
- Underbody (ribbing): Semperfli Tying Wire - 0.2 - Red
- Body Tinsel: Mirage Tinsel - Opal - Large
- Body Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
- Thorax Spot: Solarez Colored UV Resin - Black (11)
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