Fly Library

Midges

Midges are the smallest and most abundant aquatic insects on most trout waters, hatching year-round even in the coldest months. When nothing else is hatching, trout are almost certainly eating midges.

4 patterns in this category

midge pupaemidge larvae

Zebra Midge

Small fly, big results — the tailwater secret weapon.

Sizes 16–26

midge larvaeChironomid larvae

Thread Midge

Microscopic but mighty — the fly that matches the tiniest hatch.

Sizes 18–26

midge pupaeemerging midges

Top Secret Midge

The Top Secret Midge features a thread body with a pearl Flashabou wing case at the thorax, adding a

Sizes 18–24

midge larvachironomid larva

Midge Larva

A simple thread-body pattern imitating the larval stage of chironomid midges. Despite its simplicity

Sizes 18–26