
midge
Midge Larva
A simple thread-body pattern imitating the larval stage of chironomid midges. Despite its simplicity, this pattern accounts for a significant portion of the trout diet, especially in tailwaters where midges are the dominant food source. Fish it deep and slow on a dead drift.
Sizes#18Bead colorsGlass beadBodyBlack
Recipe
- HookMidge hook (TMC 2488) · Tiemco
- ThreadRed or black tying thread 8/0 or 70 denier · Semperfli
- BodyTying thread wrapped smooth
- RibSilver wire extra-small