Kaleidoscope Midge

This fly is really, really simple, but you can add and vary a few things to get exactly the midge you are looking to create:

• Emerger Bubble: Adding in a bead or small piece of white, closed-cell, foam is a great way to add to this fly in imitating the bubble that bugs ride to the surface during emergence. You can also thread a glass bead onto your tying thread and anchor it to the hook with a few wraps instead of putting the bead directly on the hook.
• Tail: This fly is already seriously flashy, but you can add in a little bit of crystal flash if you really want to draw some attention.
• Wingcase: Adding in a small flashback or thinskin back can be very effective.
• Coating: Add UV resin to the whole fly or use clear midge tubing to increase durability and give the fly an impression of a sheath.