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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Fly Spotlight

Zebra Midge (Red)



This had been a fantastic fly for me up until the day I left PA. Hang your zebra midge 12-18 inches off the bend of whatever insect you are fishing on the surface and be prepared for a serious number of fish to eat this little midge. Granted with the bend of the hook and the bead you don't always make the best connection to the trout but it catches fish. There is no doubt about that. Tie up a bunch and drift them through "midging" fish and you will absolutely pick up a couple! Certainly you could tie these in different colors but I think red is key right now because the majority of the midges landing on me had a red body! Try it out and let me know how you do! 

Recipe:

Hook - TMC 2487 #18-22
Body - Uni 8/0 Thread
Bead - Copper or Silver matched to hook
Rib - Silver brassie ultra wire

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