The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Midges
Easy - 3-5 Min
Coldwater
This small, but ultra effective mutt of a pattern will catch fish for you throughout the year, just about anywhere. The only way it will do that though, is if you follow the recipe while tying it. Unfortunately, no great substitutions exist for this bug.
Zebra midges traditionally come in all colors of bodies and ribs. This one should be no different. Either get crazy with it or stay natural. Both will catch fish time and time again. Having a few sizes on hand can be a huge help, especially when we’re talking about fishing midges. Fish get finicky with the little bugs.
The Perdigon Zebra Midge has all the benefits of the old classic, but with two large improvements. First off, it rides hook point up so snagging the bottom is much less likely. It’s also much heavier with the tungsten bead and lead free wire, which means it’s down in the zone sooner and staying there for longer. With all of these one ups, it would be close to a crime not to try this bug out soon!
One of the most prime times to fish this fly is on those long Winter days. When the fish are eating small bugs, but they need to be heavy and deep, this is your pattern. As a point fly in your nymph rig this fly will help get the other bugs down with it’s weight, but still be small and simple enough for a lethargic Winter fish to eat.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Midges Sizes: #14 - #26
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