The Next Gen Perdigon like other Perdigon patterns gets down quick, is a quick easy tie but has the added benefit of a durable hot spot tail! I have been messing around with hot spot perdigons for awhile now and didnt want to be limited to just a hot spot for the collar. I messed with a few different materials but landed on Flex-Floss as it still allows the fly to be very durable, sink fast and offered in many different colors. I have fished these from picky Tailwater Brown Trout to aggressive backcountry Cutties and this fly gets the job done! Some of my favorite color variations include the Peacock for general all-purpose use, Reverse PMD when PMD's are popping off and Firestarter for a great attractor variation. I tie these using 2.0mm beads all the way to 4.0mm to adapt to any water type. This is going to be a go-to Perdigon pattern for every angler and can be tied in unlimited color variations for any situation!
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Hook (Alternate): Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Copper - 3.0mm
Bead (Alternate): Insta Jig Tungsten Head - 7/64" (2.8mm) - Copper
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Olive
Thread (Alternate): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - Light Olive
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Dark Brown (PBF-233)
Body (Alternate): UNI Mylar Double-Sided Tinsel - Peacock/Orange - Size 16 (1/64")
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Orange
Tail: Life-Flex Spandex Material - Fl. Orange
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
REVERSE PMD
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Black Nickel - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Dark Mocha Brown
Body: Semperfli Perdigon Body - Translucent Brown
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Sunburst Yellow
PEEPING CADDIS
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Black Nickel - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Brown
Body: Semperfli Perdigon Body - Translucent Brown
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Chartreuse
MIDNIGHT
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Silver - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Black
Body: Semperfli Perdigon Body - Iridescent Purple
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Orange
SPANISH BLACK
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Silver - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Black
Body: Semperfli Perdigon Body - Translucent Black
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Red
PURPLE RAIN
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Black Nickel - 3.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Purple
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Transparent - Semi-Iridescent (PBF-1)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Purple
FIRE STARTER
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Copper - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Fl. Red
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Yellow (PBF-6)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Orange
OLIVE
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Gold - 3.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Olive
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Olive Brown (PBF-32)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Pink
PINKY
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Silver - 3.0mm
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Shell Pink
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Red (PBF-8)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Pink
RPG
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Gold - 3.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Olive
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Black (PBF-30)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Red
TAZ
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Metallic - Metallic Pink - 3.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Wood Duck
Body: Perdigones Pearl Body - Light Olive (PBF-134)
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Orange
BIG BIRD
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 20
Bead: Tactical Tungsten Drop Bead - Silver - 3.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Yellow
Body: Semperfli Perdigon Body - Iridescent Yellow
Tail: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Fl. Orange
