Rogers Reaper

Rogers Reaper American River Perdigon

$2.5

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Description

Rogers Reaper American River Perdigon hand tied on a barbless size 16 Barbless Firehole Stick hook, by Amador County's John Rogers. California Proposition 65 Warning

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse, vertical jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

fast-sinking drift

Conditions

clear water, current, cold water

Field Notes

This is a Perdigon-style nymph, best fished as a fast-sinking subsurface fly in trout water. It works well on Euro-nymphing or tight-line rigs, especially when you need to get down quickly in riffles, runs, and deeper seams.

Pros

  • Slim profile sinks quickly
  • Good for technical trout presentations
  • Barbless hook is easier to release fish

Cons

  • Small size can be hard to see and handle
  • Not ideal for surface fishing

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