In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Hopper Juan Ramirez ties a simple nymph pattern that will produce year round, the Stealth Perdi.
Learn About This Fly:
Difficulty: Easy
Although tying flashy attractor style patterns might be more appealing to the eye, fish will often times love a bland fly more. Their daily food items rarely exhibit bright flashy traits like some patterns and despite their lackluster appearance they should always have a significant place in your fly boxes. Whether using natural or synthetic materials it is important to cover all bases while on the vise, including those with a healthy mix of both. Adding a hot spot can be an unnatural addition to bland flies, but the Stealth Perdi will be proof of just how effective this small change can be.
A few materials and a few minutes are the only things needed to bring this pattern to your nymph box. Tyers of any skill level will be able to master this with minimal attempts, which is perfect for those just starting. As a beginner it will be uplifting to tie consistent batches, as many flies won’t be usable within a few tries. The Stealth Perdi luckily will not be in that conversation but instead producing fish in any season.
During the colder months, using this in a double nymph rig will bring you success. You’ll also be able to fish this in the spring and summer under a nice bushy dry fly. Dry droppers create some of the most exciting fishing memories and this pattern is perfect for the job on large rivers and small streams alike. The Stealth Perdi can wear many hats depending on the season you decide to fish, but its job of bringing you success will not waiver on the water.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Size 16-22 Jig Hook. Size 20 Firehole 516
- Bead: Tungsten Silver, 2.4MM
- Thread: Veevus 14/0, Black
- Tail: CDL, Dark
- Rib: Black Slim Rib
- Dubbing: Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Flash Dub, Black Bronze Peacock
- Hot Spot: Veevus 14/0, B18, FL. Orange
Now you know how to tie the Stealth Perdi!
Video and ingredients courtesy of Hopper Juan Ramirez.
