In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, TroutFlies ties a simple midge pattern for finicky trout this winter, TF’s Midge.
Learn About This Fly:
Difficulty: Easy
As fall continues to push along and temperatures begin to dip further toward freezing at night, its hard to ignore that winter is coming. Unlike in Game of Thrones, the best preparation for this winter is loading up your midge box and layering up. Simple is often times best in the eyes of fish and on the vise as you are able to tie up batches with consistency. One easy to tie midge pattern that you should be tying up is TF’s Midge, another simple fly to add to your winter box.
This will be a great pattern for beginners to practice on. Getting used to technical tying on small hooks translates well to other flies, as precision is key. Be sure to test several variations and color combinations with body and thread in order to dial in the most effective on your local stream. Like most midge patterns, TF’s Midge is simple but will turn heads on the water with its productivity.
Paired with an anchor fly in a double nymph rig will allow this fly to get down whether tightlined or under an indicator. Split shot will also accomplish that goal if you decide to fish weightless patterns, this comes down to anglers preference. When fishing to highly pressured fish or on days when the bite is not on, small simple patterns are often the ticket for success. Fish TF’s Midge with confidence this winter and other seasons when trout are being picky and looking for smaller food items.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Daiichi 1130 Curved Hook, or Size 18 or Firehole 316 Size 18
- Thread: UTC 70 Denier – Black, or Semperfli Classic Waxed 12/0
- Body: Black Stripped Peacock Herl
- Flash: Krystal Flash – Rootbeer (or Pearl)
- Resin: Loon UV Clear – Thin, or Solarez Bone Dry
Now you know how to tie TF’s Midge!
Video and ingredients courtesy of TroutFlies.
