The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges
Easy - 3-5 Min
Coldwater
This is an ultra realistic pattern that catches picky fish for a reason. Most of that reason has to do with the specific, and important materials that go into tying these little guys up. Staying on track with the recipe is the best way to ensure that your pattern is the best it can be.
Some popular color options on the CDC Midge Pupa are black, olive, cream, and red. Those are by no means the only colors you can tie it in though. Midges in odd colors can make for a great day sometimes, so tie these up in whatever color you happen to be feeling confident in that day. Having a variety of sizes for each color is also a thought that should be at the forefront of your mind when your at the vise.
CDC has a knack for making an improvement on any fly, but especially on this one. The CDC puff hairdo on this bug combined with the super realistic segmentation provided by the goose biot is a had duo to overcome. Its a slick looking pattern off the vise, and in the water. They are also extremely simple to tie compared to other bugs that incorporate CDC, so it’s a great place to start if the material is new to you.
This fly is extremely versatile, and can be utilized in a variety of different situations. The last fly in a nymph rig is one of the most suiting homes for the fly. In a small size this bug can be very convincing to big, choosy fish. Some heavier flies will be necessary to get this bug down into the proper water. Fish this fly often, it could easily become a confidence fly.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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