Learn how to tie the Zebra Jig Thin
All year. All waters. All day. The ubiquitous Midge is the cornerstone of the trout diet. Don’t leave home without a Midge imitation. You probably have several Zebra Midges in the box already, but have you been getting jiggy with your Midges? Euro-style flies are all the rage and it only makes sense to Euro-fly one of the most productive bugs in the lineup. This one is not just a must for the seasoned angler, it is a must for anyone sharpening their tying skills or any beginner tyer looking to lock in the basics. I like UTC thread for this pattern as we are trying to keep the profile as slim as possible and UTC, being built like a floss-type thread, allows us to spin the bobbin every few wraps to unwind the thread, fan out the individual strands, and get smooth and low profile coverage on the hook. Careful and deliberate wire wraps finish the look with segmentation and a drop or two of UV resin to smooth and seal the body. Simple as it is, this bug demands attention and care to get it tip-top. A Midge nymph with a Euro twist; I don’t always guarantee a fly will catch fish, but when I do…
Ingredients & Recipe
- Hook: XT500 Size 18 or Ahrex FW555
- Bead: Silver Slotted Tungsten 2.55mm or 3.0mm
- Thread: Black Thread 70D or 140D or 18/0 Semperfli
- Wire: UTC Copper SM Or Semperfli Tying Wire
- Vise – Mongoose Vice
- Scissors – Dr. Slick Arrow Point
- Bodkin – Rising Stout Bodkin
- Whip Finish – Tiemco Midge Whip Finish
- Tool Kit – Loon Tool Kit
