Midges

This is a quick and simple midge emerger that works well all year round.

This chironomid pattern was inspired by Chan's Chironomid with its dual set of breathers.

The Zebra Midge is a classic and can be used in a variety of situations. It's not the sexiest of fly patterns, but it sure does pick up fish.

Detailed instructions for tying a Half Pint Midge. A fly pattern from Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT.

Wayne Luallen shows a simple way of making and controlling a trailing shuck for midges and caddis flies.

My shot at attempting a realistic replica of a complicated Chironomid Pupa Pattern.

Great Pattern for Early Season,
Body Elastic Stretch 0.5mm
Thread Black 8/0
Breather White Glo-Brite
Thorax Peacock Herl

This little midge fly pattern comes from Tyler Boroff ( It's a simple enough pattern and I've been tying it with both fluorescent fire orange and fluorescent pink hot spots in the thorax.

Tying small flies can be a daunting task, but starting out with some simple flies and larger sizes can make the journey a little easier to handle.

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Comp Heavyweight Black Nickel size 12
Thread, Pearl Micro Glint
Tail, Dyed Black Pheasant Tail Fibres
Rib, Pearl Micro Glint

I recently went out for a good long walk in the cool winter air of Southern Ontario and decided to listen to Dave Stewart and Pat Dorsey on the Wet Fly Swing podcast.

A Zebra midge variant that is an unusual parachute pattern, as it has a plastic glass bubble bead head.

Chironomids and stillwater go together like hot wings and beer. Any time of year, you can be rest assured to find chironomids wriggling around in the water.

The Pop Up Worm is a hybrid of the San Juan Worm and the McTage's Trouser Worm flies.

Wayne Luallen: Stuck Shuck Midge
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The Johnny Flash is a tasty little midge pattern designed by Johnny Gomez.

Detailed instructions for tying a Palomino Midge.

I've been playing with this #chironomid #flypattter over the summer while in search of bluegill, rock bass, sunfish, and perch.

An easy but extremely effective midge larvae that works well in both still and running water. With a nice moose quill segmented body effect.

The Matts Midge is really effective for tailwater trout who are very picky with size and look of flies. These things really do look like little midges flying around.

In this fly tying tutorial, we're joined by guest tier Jake Adamerovich from Competitive Angler. Watch as Jake ties this killer variation, Jake's Improved Zebra Midge.

The Mercury Blood Midge is a pattern from Pat Dorsey. You can tie the fly on a variety of hooks like the Tiemco 200 R, TMC 101 or Firehole 633.

The name bloodworm refers to several species of wormlike creatures - including some large saline rag worms.

The Magic Midge is a fly pattern from southern Alberta fly tyer, Brent Schlenker. Brent fishes some of Alberta's best stillwater ponds and this midge will find some real slabs of pothole rainbow.