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)
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    $2.49
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $8.50
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    $13.25
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire

    Semperfli Tying Wire

    $4.20
    Umpqua XC400BL-BN
    Umpqua XC400BL-BN

    Umpqua XC400BL-BN

    $8.95
    Mirage Tinsel - Opal
    Mirage Tinsel - Opal

    Mirage Tinsel - Opal

    $1.99
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    $13.75
    Solarez Colored UV Resin
    Solarez Colored UV Resin
    Solarez Colored UV Resin

    Solarez Colored UV Resin

    $13.00
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)

    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)

    $19.50
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack
    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack

    Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack

    $14.99
    UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers
    UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers

    UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers

    $14.99
    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Fulling Mill Painted Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $7.75