The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges, Annelid
Easy - 1-3 Min
Coldwater, Warmwater
The Mercury Blood midge is part of a set of flies, “thread midges”, that are all really similar. When varying the blood midge, it is possible that the combination of materials you use actually fit the recipe of a different thread midge. For example, switching the glass bead to a tungsten bead, while also changing the peacock to ice dubbing turns this fly into a Poison Tung. Guides often fill their boxes with these patterns, so it is well worth your time to tie up a mess of these midges. Be sure to explore some of our other thread midge patterns to fill your boxes!
The Mercury Blood Midge is a fantastic fly to stick out from the other fisherman on your local tailwater. While using midges can be productive all year round, they often fish the best during the winter months as the midge species are active in the water. This fly is really quick and easy to tie; vary up your box and bring a whole selection of these guys with you! Slight changes in thread color, collar or bead can add that little zing you’re looking for in your flies.
This fly is really versatile and can be fished as a nymph, behind a dry fly or even solo. This is a great, buggy looking pattern that makes trout crave it while not imitating a specific species. Using this pattern is especially effective in tailwaters, often taking fish that a simple black beauty wouldn’t, but is useful in nearly every watershed on the planet. This can be a great fly to try if your dry flies get denied! The Mercury Blood Midge is a great pattern that stands out from other basic midge patterns and will produce fish for you.
| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Annelid Sizes: #10 - #16
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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