The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges
Easy - 1-3 Min
Coldwater
This is a fairly simple fly, and considering the small hook, it might be a good idea to not try to do anything too crazy with this pattern. Something that might be a cool addition would be a wrap of a CDC feather around the collar for some soft hackle effect. Or possibly some krystal flash counter-ribbed on the body of the fly.
This is a neat little variation of a zebra midge that can be the difference between catching a fish and not on dark days, or when the water is a little off color. The tag in the back makes a great attractant for searching fish, and allows this fly to be seen among the many different naturals in the water during larger hatches.
This can be a great pattern to have either under an indicator or with a euro nymph rig as either the lead fly or the tag. The jigged hardware allows this to be either, and the extra weight will sink any other flies attached to it with ease. A dead drift is not absolutely required for this pattern, but it won’t hurt either.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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