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Solano Fly Fishers
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Midges Life Cycle
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Materials
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Hook: Thread: Underbody: Overody: Thread: Tail and Antena: Abdomen: Ribbing: Thorax: Legs: Thread: Tail: Abdomen: Wing: Hackle: |
For the midge larvae to the left:
Mustad 94840 Dry fly hook, sizes 12-20 for all patterns. Thread: Fine Uni-Mono Underbody: Red Floss Overbody: 8lbs Monofilament For the midge pupae in the center: Black 8/0 Uni-Thread White Ostrich Herl tip Black, Brown, Green, or Red Floss Fine Copper or Silver wire Small mound of thread Goose Biot tips, one on each side For the midge adult to the right: Black 8/0 Uni-Thread Grizzly Hackle tips Wrapped Goose Biot that has a white center and black edges Grey CDC tips Grizzly Hackle |
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Tying Instructions:
Tie in the materials in the order listed. |
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