Perdigon
A Euro-nymphing staple that has taken Montana by storm. The slim, UV-resin-coated body sinks fast and triggers strikes when dead-drifted through fast currents. Available in numerous color combinations.
Pattern Details
- Type
- Nymph
- Seasons
- spring, summer, fall, winter
Where to Fish This Fly
Related Nymph Patterns
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Frank Sawyer's classic nymph pattern imitates a wide range of mayfly nymphs. The pheasant tail fibers create a realistic segmented body. Effective year-round in sizes #14-20, this pattern belongs in every Montana fly box.
Zebra Midge
A devastatingly simple midge pupa pattern. Thread body with a bead head — that's it. The Zebra Midge is the most effective winter pattern on Montana tailwaters and produces year-round on the Missouri and Bighorn rivers.
Prince Nymph
A classic attractor nymph with peacock herl body and white biots. The Prince Nymph doesn't imitate any specific insect but suggests many. It's a reliable searching pattern when drifted through riffles and runs on all Montana rivers.
Pat's Rubber Legs
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San Juan Worm
Love it or hate it, the San Juan Worm catches fish. This simple chenille or micro-tubing pattern imitates aquatic worms that are a significant food source in tailwater rivers. Particularly effective on the Bighorn and Missouri after rain events.
Lightning Bug
A flashy variation of the Pheasant Tail that uses tinsel and flash for added attraction. The Lightning Bug excels in slightly off-color water and as a dropper behind large dry flies. A Montana guide favorite.