Photo: Tied for fly fishing. Naturalist Observation, c. 1912.
Fly pattern

Quilligon

Devin Olsen's signature perdigon-style nymph. Tied with a segmented body of stripped peacock quill and coated completely in a smooth layer of UV resin, it has near-zero water resistance, allowing it to plummet to the bottom of deep pockets instantly.

Key points

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Varnished Body: The UV-resin coating creates a bullet-like shape, minimizing drag for rapid descent.
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Natural Segmentation: Stripped peacock quill provides a highly realistic ribbing pattern.
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Trigger: Features a bright fluorescent orange hotspot collar or tag.

Tying videos

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Tying the Quilligon Nymph — Devin Olsen's step-by-step method.

Imitates

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mayflies — small, sleek Baetis nymphs.

Related

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blowtorch — similar competitive sinking design.
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pheasant tail nymph — traditional silhouette.

Sources

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Tactical Fly Fisher Quilligon Tutorial — video guide.