Midge Larva

MIDGE LARVA

MIDGE LARVA

Hook: 2X-long wet fly or curved-shank nymph hook, size 18 or 16.

Head: Small copper or black bead.

Thread: Size 8/0 (70 denier).

Body: Tying thread.

Rib: Fine Ultra Wire.

Gills: White polypropylene yarn.

Here’s a pattern for the guys who fish trout lakes and ponds. Fish it deep on the end of a very long leader under a strike indicator to catch cruising trout feeding on real midge larvae. If you fish rivers, especially tailwaters, add this pattern to your selection of nymphs; it often fools trout that ignore larger nymphs and larva imitations. Tie the Midge Larva in black and red; the wire rib can match or contrast with the color of the body.

From <https://www.flytyer.com/15-trout-flies-must-tie/5/>

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INVENTORY:

#16 Red: 3

#16 black: 1