Perdi-BOMB Soft Hackle Nymph
Curtis - August 2021
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've always been a fan of soft-hackle patterns and with the efficacy of some of the Euro style nymphs we've been throwing in the past few years, I've been messing around with a few soft hackle heavier nymph patterns. The Perdi-bomb is a combo of the popular perdigon style Euro nymph and a traditional soft hackle pattern. This past winter and spring, this fly was responsible for some great days on the water. It's heavy enough to really get down quickly and you can impart movement to the soft hackle by some simple jigging motion up and down during or after the drift. I've done with in faster water as well as slower pools. See the video with Lance fishing his Jig streamer for an example of one way to fish this pattern. Either way, it's a fun pattern to tie and musters up its fair share of fish!
- Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 12
- Hook (Option): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 12
- Hook (Option): Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - 12
- Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
- Thread (option): 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge - Red
- Bead: Firehole Stones Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - Black - 4.0mm (5/32")
- Bead (Super Bomb): Firehole Stones Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - Black - 4.5mm (3/16")
- Bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.8 mm - Matte Black
- Bead (Super Bomb): Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - 4.6 mm - Matte Black
- Weight: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02
- Tail: Glo-Brite Floss - Fl. Orange - 7
- Body: Perdigonmania Flash Back Strips - Black Peacock
- Body (option): Holographic Flashabou - Black
- Body (option): Perdigones Pearl Body - Black (PBF-30)
- Thorax: Ice Dub - Peacock
- Hackle: Whiting Brahma Wing Soft Hackle Pair
- Hackle (option): Hebert Miner Hen Saddle - Medium Gray Dun
- Body Resin: Solarez Bone Dry PLUS 0.5 Fl. Oz. Squeeze Bottle with Tip
