Top Secret Midge
The Top Secret Midge features a thread body with a pearl Flashabou wing case at the thorax, adding a subtle flash that mimics the gas bubble of an emerging midge pupa. It is slightly more complex than the Zebra Midge but significantly more effective on pressured tailwater trout that have seen every simple midge pattern.
How to Fish It
Fish in the upper water column during midge emergence. The flash wing case catches light and draws attention from feeding trout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Top Secret Midge should I use?
The Top Secret Midge is most commonly tied in sizes 18–24. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Top Secret Midge imitate?
The Top Secret Midge primarily imitates midge pupae, emerging midges. Fish in the upper water column during midge emergence. The flash wing case catches light and draws attention from feeding trout.
How do you fish a Top Secret Midge?
Fish in the upper water column during midge emergence. The flash wing case catches light and draws attention from feeding trout.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Midges
- Sizes
- 18–24
- Colors
- Black/Pearl, Olive/Pearl
- Weight
- Small tungsten, Glass bead
- Hook Styles
- Scud/midge hook
- Imitates
- midge pupae, emerging midges
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
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Target Species
Effective on These Rivers
Pattern Details
- Category
- Midges
- Sizes
- 18–24
- Colors
- Black/Pearl, Olive/Pearl
- Weight
- Small tungsten, Glass bead
- Hook Styles
- Scud/midge hook
- Imitates
- midge pupae, emerging midges
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers