The Mighty Midge
This is a great pattern for picky trout. Developed by Umpqua tier Matt McCannel. This fly gets the job done, tie the Mighty Midge in any color combination and it is sure to turn some fish. Representing a midge larva the Mighty Midge fly should be fished towards the bottom of your rig and in the deeper part of the water column. The flash can be mixed up to match your needs. The flash makes it stick out as its bumping a long in the current.
The Mighty Midge Ingredients & Recipe:
- Hook- Tiemco 2488 H
- Thread Body- 70 Denier Wood Duck
- Ribbing – UTC Ultra Wire Black
- Thorax – Hedron Magnum Flashabou Silver
- Thread head- 70 Denier Black
Tools Used:
- Vice – Peak Rotary
- Bobbin-Loon Ergo Bobbin
- Whip Finish – Loon Ergo Whip Finish
- Scissors-Loon Razor Scissors
Please let us know if you have any questions or feel free to drop a line in the comments. We would love to hear what you think about this pattern!
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This is the first time I have heard wood duck thread color. What Color would be a good substitute for it? I enjoy your videos.
Thanks
Hello Dan,
Color would depend on what hatch your wanting to match. I typically like red, olive and brown. Cream is always a great color as well.
-Bradey