
Key points
- Varnished Body: The UV-resin coating creates a bullet-like shape, minimizing drag for rapid descent.
- Natural Segmentation: Stripped peacock quill provides a highly realistic ribbing pattern.
- Trigger: Features a bright fluorescent orange hotspot collar or tag.
Tying videos
- Tying the Quilligon Nymph — Devin Olsen's step-by-step method.
Imitates
- Mayflies — small, sleek Baetis nymphs.
Related
- Blowtorch — similar competitive sinking design.
- Pheasant Tail Nymph — traditional silhouette.
Sources
- Tactical Fly Fisher Quilligon Tutorial — video guide.

