midge
Midge Larva
- Sizes
- #18
- Imitates
- midge larva · chironomid 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.
Recipe
Workbench
Variants
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| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | glass · Glass bead | Black | — | — |
At the vise
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Tying video
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Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
- Lee''s Ferry#20-24
On the water
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History
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