A killer nymph for me has been the Miracle Nymph. It is a midge larva pattern. Fish it behind a heavier fly and it is very effective as a trailer. I really like it in sizes 20 to 24. See the video up top on how to tie one. I’ve found that both segmentation
Category: Midges
Size 30 Midge Emerger Fly
Thanks to Dan Trela, I was able to find some size 30 “big eye” Gamakatsu hooks. These hooks have been sold out nationally, and Dan was kind enough to sell some to me. The larger eyes make it easier to tie on tippet. As we head into colder weather, the most reliable insect hatch will
A Midge Emerger Fly
Well, I’ve tied a bunch of midge emergers in sizes 26 down to 32. It’s not fun to do, but I’ll do what I must to hook trout. The last time I was at the Swift, I put on one of those flies. I saw some actively-feeding fish and cast out. I saw one of
It’s Midge Time at the Swift
It was an interesting morning at the Swift today. I started off going one-for-seven. Seven takes and one landed. The fish are not only selective, but they quickly spit out flies even faster than a few weeks ago. A few popped off my small barbless hooks. Some regulars at the Y Pool resorted to San