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Cadion Midge
http://www.beaverdamstore.com/galler...on_s+Midge.jpg
Developed by my fellow guide/tier here Bryce Cadion
its a zebra varient very effective throughout the White River system. Ive switched from standard zebra over to these and not just because we started selling his ties. I added then as he beggar was catching so many fish.
He's very precise on color/thread/bead/rib combinations, and I don't argue cos they work
Cadion Midge size 16
TMC 2487Bl
5/64 Bead Gold
UTC 140 Brown Olive Thread
Ultra Wire Brassie Metallic Red or Green
Only 4 layers of thread (head to tail or tail to head)
Gray version (my favorite)
As per above Nickel Bead, Silver wire (both in same sizes and UTC 140 Blue Dun Thread.
For 18s/20s 1/16 bead, 70 Thread, Small Wire
Will be available through Spirit River October-ish
Cheers
Steve
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JZs midge
recipie
hook-regular 18-28
thread-olive
body-thread or dun dubbing
wing-any shiny colerful seethrough material
hackle-bluedun
I hope this works for you like it has for me.
Good luck,
JZ
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Since no one's said it yet, the Lady McConnell, another Brian Chan. I fish lakes that get #16 midges all summer and it gets 'em when skating adults are out!
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I'm partial to a Griffth Gnat size #18-#24 and thread midgets size #20-#24.
I might add that I'm disappointed with a certain FAOL member. This BB has always been about helping and sharing. Someone is not being nice. :cry:
8T :D
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My all time favorite (only because I haven't used many midge patterns) is the Crystal Midge. I have been able to catch fish using this pattern while others around the area have gone fish-less, making it one of my go-to flies and it is quite durable and easy to tie. I tie it in size 16, 18, and 20.
http://mjorg.bol.ucla.edu/midge/monson.htm
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Lee,
I assume that I'm "the other around you who has gone fishless." :shock: I have my line all set if that happens again. "I think I'll switch to a pattern with a hook." We need to try out your crystal midge again very soon. Ned
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Ned - I wasn't referring to you, that only occurred once that I used the crystal midge while I was with you. It has happened a few more times than that. You will notice I said fish, which means not only trout. I've caught brim and even a catfish on the little thing. I think part of it's attraction is it looks like it has that air bubble that nymphs and emergers seem to be wrapped in. :) The weekend of the 16th and 17th would be a good time for a line wetting experience unless I end up having to work. I know I will have an overtime work assignment coming up, but I don't know when. Lee
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I would have to say, any midge that I didn't have to tie! (LOL) Just kidding, it would be a peacock midge in a size 20. There is a pic and recipe on my web site under Fly of the month. Check it out if you like.