Hanging Indicator Midge
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.
Fly Pattern & Fishing Details
This midge is part cluster, part hanging, part attractor pattern. We designed this for struggling eyes. It rides low in the water and mimics a small mass of midges clustered in the surface tension. We fish these on tough days when the head winds are unforgiving and the trout are selective. It's great for bright, breezy afternoons when surface glare and chop make it difficult to pick your bugs out from the naturals.
The Tying Recipe
- Hook: Fulling Mill FM5145 (18-22)
- Abdomen Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 50 12/0 (black)
- Ribbing: Pearl Micro Krystal Flash
- Thorax: Peacock Herl
- Hackle: Whiting Grizzly Saddle
- Indicator Post: Rainey's Round White Foam Parachute Post (small)
Preferred tying tools
Every tier has preferences when it comes to the bench. I try to tie as simply and efficiently as possible. These are some of the must-have tools I use to design our unique guide patterns:
Fishing Accessories
Set yourself up for success when fishing these styles of patterns. When fishing technical waters, I find that having the right tools is necessary and makes for a better overall experience.
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