THE GUN

The "Gun" Perdigon is a South African nymph pattern that doesn't get enough attention outside its home waters. In this video, I tie it step by step — materials, proportions, and the key details that make it work. Pattern information: The Feather Mechanic, author: Gordon Van Der Spuy Pattern creator: Gary Glen-Young 🛑 Live Nymph Course – Survey Still Open: I'm building a small live online course for dedicated nymph tiers. Patterns, thread control, on-water fly selection — and direct feedback on your ties. Your input shapes what I teach. 👉 Fill out the survey here: https://forms.gle/WF1cAgwCh4iJ8w5y9 Leave your email for early access + a bonus when the course opens. Materials used: Hook: jig type size 16 Bead: jig off 2.8mm Thread: GSP 30DEN Tail: Shaggy dub Body: crystal flash Rib: silver wire-small Coating: UV resin 📺 More nymph patterns: The Only Two Nymphs:    • The Only Two Nymphs   Perfect Perdigon Nymph:    • Perdigon nymph (how to tie a perfect one)   Pheasant Tail Nymph (The One):    • How To Make A Perfect Pheasant Tail nymph ...   Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & course survey 1:24– Gun Perdigon materials 2:33 – Step by step tie 16:25 – Why this fly works 16:44 – Closing & survey reminder 16:58 - Cutting the legs 17:56 - Happy ending