The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges
Easy - 3-5 Min
Coldwater
This pattern does a pretty incredible job of imitating the midge pupa that are so prevalent on many of the river in the West. It’s thin profile, and realistic wing buds are second to none. This pattern is best tied by following the recipe without any substitutions. The Medallion Midge hits the nail square in the head with it’s appearance. The fish really won’t be able to tell the difference!
Nothing crazy to change up on this fly, but having a selection of colors and sizes is always a bright idea. Where, and when you will be fishing the fly should dictate what sizes and colors you will want to utilize. Take a bit of time and do some research on those things before getting going on the vise, it will pay off on the water! Black and white, or red and white are good variations to look into. Plus the original brown and white, of course.
Medallion sheeting is a highly underutilized material in fly tying. It creates amazingly realistic casings, and wings. It’s many uses are displayed nicely on the Medallion Midge. The slender profile that this bug has, combined with the lifelike properties of the medallion sheeting on the casing and wings, really brings this fly to life when it hits the water. Not to mention, the fact that they are still somewhat simple to tie after a few of our recommended pairing beverages!
A nymph rig is a common, and effective home for this fly. It can be fished throughout the water column depending on what the bug activity is like, and what the fish are keying in on. It could be just below the surface, and just as easily a few feet down. If you’re having trouble on one of the West’s many tricky tailwaters, do yourself a favor and pull this guy out of your box. It has been known to fool even the most stubborn fish, if tied and presented correctly.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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