A fast-sinking, no-nonsense perdigon built for New Zealand rivers where depth and drift matter more than movement.
This pattern is designed to cut through pushy water quickly, reaching the strike zone with minimal drag. The slim perdigon profile, combined with a copper bead and smooth epoxy finish, gives a consistent sink rate and an ultra-clean drift — ideal for euro-nymphing pocket water, seams, and deep runs.
The subtle green body adds just enough contrast to stand out in clear water without spooking fish, making it deadly in both low summer flows and heavier winter conditions.
Best fished as:
An anchor fly in fast or deep water
A point fly with a lighter dropper
A confidence pattern when fish are holding tight to the bottom
Details:
Jig hook for reduced snags and better hook-ups
Copper bead for controlled sink rate
Slim perdigon body for fast, consistent depth
Proven on Whakapapa, Tongariro, and similar NZ systems
A reliable, depth-driven pattern — tied with intent and tested where it counts.
A fast-sinking, no-nonsense perdigon built for New Zealand rivers where depth and drift matter more than movement.
This pattern is designed to cut through pushy water quickly, reaching the strike zone with minimal drag. The slim perdigon profile, combined with a copper bead and smooth epoxy finish, gives a consistent sink rate and an ultra-clean drift — ideal for euro-nymphing pocket water, seams, and deep runs.
The subtle green body adds just enough contrast to stand out in clear water without spooking fish, making it deadly in both low summer flows and heavier winter conditions.
Best fished as:
An anchor fly in fast or deep water
A point fly with a lighter dropper
A confidence pattern when fish are holding tight to the bottom
Details:
Jig hook for reduced snags and better hook-ups
Copper bead for controlled sink rate
Slim perdigon body for fast, consistent depth
Proven on Whakapapa, Tongariro, and similar NZ systems
A reliable, depth-driven pattern — tied with intent and tested where it counts.
