Pushprop Midge Emerger SBS

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Updated version of the Marabou Midge Emerger. The craft foam wing should provide a bit more support than the packing foam.

hook - Dai Riki 320 #16
thread - Danville 6/0 black
rib - Krystal Flash pearl
abdomen - turkey biot dark grey
hackle - grizzly
wing - 1mm foam white
thorax - peacock herl

Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; tie in rib, wrap to bend

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tie in moistened biot; wrap to 2/3 mark, tie off/trim

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rib abdomen; tie off/trim

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tie in hackle; take a couple turns, tie off/trim

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tie in foam (if you twist it a turn, makes it easier to tie in)

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tie in peacock

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Part 2

twist peacock around thread, Figure 8 wrap around wing, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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trim wing

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Regards,
Scott

Nice variaion, Scott. Will have to add to my box for the coming winter midge fishing season.

Thanks!