The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges 
Easy - 5-7 Min 
Coldwater This bug is a great alternative to the Griffith’s Gnat if you want to toss something a little different at them. Easy on the vise, and easy for the fish to say yes to. It also has a couple of easy substitutions, so there’s no excuse for not having your fair share of these!
Tail: Any Para Post equivalent in a similar color will serve as a good substitution here. Some of the equivalent material are Antron, Zelon, and McFlylon.
Hot Spot: Again, any Para Post equivalent in a similar color will serve as a good substitution here. Some of the equivalent material are Antron, Zelon, and McFlylon.
Color and size are going to be the most notable variations for this midge pattern. Some of the popular colors are a black foam back, with a grey or tan body and hackle. There is no rules against changing up the colors to your own liking, or to match the insects in your area. Keeping the colors in the more natural realm on this fly is the best idea. Fish eating midge dries can be picky, so having some size options in each color scheme pays off.
Foam and fish go together like two peas in a pod, whether they’re sipping out of it, or eating a fly made of it. The foam on this pattern is no different. It keeps the fly floating like a cork, and makes for a really lifelike casing on this bug. Midge dries are usually hard to spot on the water, and that’s why people can tend to shy away from them. The hot spot on this bug will keep your eyes on track, so you don’t have to worry about losing a stud because of a late hook set.
Fishing this fly alone in slack water can work wonders when the midges are doing their thing. A subtle presentation, and drag free drift will often be followed by a strike. You can also fish this fly in a double dry fly rig when you’re dealing with more turbulent water. The bigger, lead fly will act as an indicator that you also have the chance of catching a fish on. Applying floatant to this pattern the night before you plan to fish it will make all the difference in the world.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest MidgesSizes: #14 - #26 |
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