What flies use peacock feathers?

The Herl from the eye on these beautiful feathers is traditionally used on the Beauly Snow Fly; the Herl can be used on numerous bodies.

What does a perdigon fly imitate?

As it turns out, perdigon refers to lead pellets, as in lead ammunition. The origin of the Perdigon nymph’s name isn’t due to its resemblance to a food pellet, but to its similarity to lead ammo—both of which sink to the bottom of the river with abandon thanks to their heavy weight.

Where does the Herl go on a peacock feather?

Rule 2: Attach the herl to the hook so that the long bristles will be oriented out (and the short bristles in) as you wrap. Thus, if you want to satisfy Rule 1 and simultaneously have the long bristles facing out, you can only use the herl from the left side of the peacock feather – e.g. the herl shown in Figure 3.

What kind of flies can you tie with peacock herl?

This article illustrates one of these tricks in the use of peacock herl, a material used in some of my favorites flies such as the Peasant Tail, the Copper John, and the ubiquitous Royal Wulff. I should note that I learned this from Phil Fischer of Phil’s Custom Trout Flies who was tying at the ISE show between Ukiah Charlie and Dave Kruss.

How are peacock eyes and herls constructed differently?

In this video, the second of a three-part series, Tim uses macro images of peacock eyes and herls to explain how different parts of the feather are constructed differently, which will inform your choice of herls for a given pattern.

How does the Pheasant Tail Nymph pattern work?

Variation of the Pheasant Tail Nymph pattern which adds a bead head for weight. It uses pheasant tail fibers to form its tailing, body, wing case, and legs. Gold ribbing helps to simulate a segmented body while adding a little flash. Pearlescent peacock herl finishes out the fly. A simple little fly that imitates any small dark fly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P-qdfQO6qM