In this fly tying video, Daryl Eakins is behind the vise, showing us how to tie Drummond’s Rusty Nail Perdigon.
Local fly fishing guide and tyer, Tim Drummond, developed his Rusty Nail Perdigon for guiding on the Colorado River. The color scheme of this particular Perdigon is meant to imitate the rusty spinners that are abundant on the Colorado.
Like all Perdigons, this one is designed for durability and for its ability to sink fast. With an extra large tungsten bead on a jig hook, the Rusty Nail Perdigon drops into the strike zone in a hurry. In addition to its effectiveness on the Colorado River, this is a great pattern to keep in your box anytime you’re prospecting new water.
Check out the video as Daryl shows us how to tie Drummond’s Rusty Nail Perdigon:
Materials List
- HOOK: Umpqua XC450BL (#14 - #16)
- TREAD: 70 Denier Ultra Thread (Rust)
- BEAD: Slotted Tungsten Bead (3.2mm | Copper)
- TAIL: CDL Fibers (Natural)
- BODY: Micro Tubing (Clear)
- FINISH: Solarez UV Bone Dry
- COLLAR: Ice Dub (Rusty Brown)
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Contact Us With Questions
Have questions or need help getting started? We are here to help! If you’re in the Denver area, you can visit us at the fly shop in Littleton and bring your questions. Otherwise, you can give us a call at 303-794-1104. Stash a few Rusty Nail Perdigons in your fly box and let us know how it goes!
