Published May 2. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Oct 14. 2018

Transformer Midge

This is a great all-round dry fly pattern which will represent a Hawthorn, Gnat and Adult Midge..It is worth tying in a smaller size as well and instead of CDC as the wing a pearly flash can be used...

Materials Used;

Hook, Kamasan B160 size 14
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Body, Small or Micro Black Suede Chenille
Legs, Pre-Knotted Black Pheasant Tail
Wing, Natural CDC Feathers
Thorax, Dyed Black Peacock Herl
Hackle, Grizzle Cock

Originator: 
Submitter: 
Martin Joergensen

Comments

Hi, Micro suede chen...

Hi, Micro suede chenille is this widely available as I have chenille but it didn't look as stiff as the micro black suede chenille used on the Hawthorn Gnat which looked almost stick like

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