Here are a few midge patterns I like. Some are straight copies of popular patterns, some are variations of popular patterns, and some are created from my own research.
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CDC midge emerger. Use this when trout are sipping (small rise rings) for midge in the film, or try it subsurface if nothing is going on up top.
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BH Blue Ribbed midge pupa. You can use this in the film to catch rising trout, but I often use this when adults are hatching but there is little/no surface activity. A tiny split shot may be needed to get this through the film. Keep adding or subtracting weight until you determine where the trout are feeding in the water column.
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Midge mini bubble pupa/emerger. This is a kind of in-between pattern... fish dry in the film, or add weight and fish it subsurface.
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Foam wing midge emerger. This pattern was modified from my friend
Brian's pattern and success. Use this in the film or subsurface.
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Comments
Jim ~ I hope use em or loose works for eyes... I think it goes the other way though.
These midge are class, is there a chance of getting the tying instructions?
Regards, Robbie