The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges
Easy - 1-3 Min
Coldwater
The entirety of this fly is only made up of one materiel, besides the tying thread. Lucky for you, there are a few really solid substitutions for Flashabou. Although sticking to the recipe is almost always the best idea, in this case the fly will look the same no mater if you use substitutions, or what is originally called for.
Body: There is a plethora of flashback material out there that you can use for this fly. Some of the best stuff is Opal Mirage Tinsel in Small.
Wing: Again, there is a plethora of flashback material out there that you can use for this fly. Some of the best stuff is Opal Mirage Tinsel in Small.
Flashback material, such as flashabou or mirage tinsel, come in many colors. Take advantage of these cool materials and tie some Ginny Midge’s in multiple colors, and sizes. In a larger size you could even add a sparse ice dub thorax on the fly that would look quite nice. If you wanted a dubbed thorax, but not anymore flash, superfine dubbing would do a killer job.
As you can see, this fly is just about as flashy as they come. That flash is really this fly’s biggest benefit. It has the power to get the attention of every fish it happens to drift by. More often than not, one of those fish will decide to move on it too! This is a great pattern for beginner, and experienced tiers alike. Simplicity is bliss sometimes when it comes to fly tying. This bug is a perfect example of that! Not to mention, spinning up a bunch of these little guys won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
This fly is a great dropper off the bottom of a nymph rig. It’s attractor qualities will enhance the whole rig, and get more looks from more fish. This bug is one of the first things you should pull out of your box if nothing else is working. It’s small size, realistic dimensions, and excess of flash make it a hard pass for most hungry trout. It can also be a great searching pattern if you are unsure about the bug life.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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