Learn how to tie the Pale Ale Midge

This simple, but extremely effective midge pattern is lights out on Colorado tailwaters during the Winter and early Spring. With it’s segmented body and slim profile, this midge larvae is a great offering on a two rig fly setup. I have had great luck fishing small offerings like this under an indicator on a solo rig, and off a dropper tag with a larger attractor fly below or above. On a recent float trip on the Lower Colorado, we fished size 22 midges just like this as our lowest fly on the line and it was fire in the morning. Give this one a try, tie some up and tag us! We would love to hear about your success with the Pale Ale Midge!

Ingredients & Recipe

• Hook: TMC 201R
• Thread: UNI-Thread, color: Light Cahill
• Body Material: Hareline Half Round D-Rib
• Resin: Solarez, Bone Dry Clear
• Additional Materials: Permanent Marker, Brown or Tan for the top coloration.

Fly Tying Tools We Love:

• Vise – Mongoose Vice
• Scissors – Dr. Slick Arrow Point
• Bodkin – Rising Stout Bodkin
• Whip Finish – Tiemco Midge Whip Finish
• Tool Kit – Loon Tool Kit

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