Guide patterns for selective trout

Midges

The most prolific of all aquatic insects. Midges are fished throughout the year, but winter is the time when these guys are the top water focal point.

Pattern Selections

Precise profile-specific and technical patterns to match any hatch on Western streams.

Pattern Details

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Sicario Midge Pupa

Pupa Pattern

A versatile midge pupa pattern we fish religiously in the colder months. It's a fantastic subsurface and emerger for a variety of water types.

Pattern Details

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CDC Adult Midge

Adult Pattern

This pattern is our flagship adult midge we use on tailwaters throughout the cold weather months. The profile, upright wing and color make this a solid choice when fish are up sipping midges on cold, sunny days.

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Glassy Micro Pupa

Pupa Pattern

The Glassy Micro Pupa is a small subsurface pattern we like to fish throughout the year. It's great as a dropper under a larger dry or dead drifted under an indicator.

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CDC Dime Midge

Adult Pattern

The CDC Dime Midge is an adult pattern we fish from early November through the end of March. It's a fantastic high-vis option for winter trout up feeding through the heat of the day.

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Hanging Indicator Midge

Adult Pattern

The hanging indicator midge is a pattern we developed for aging eyes. It's has a great profile, a foam indicator and the right amount of flash for such a small pattern.