Tak's Biot Midge Adult — Fly Pattern

Tak’s Biot Midge Adult Text and photos by Jeremy Barela Custom Flies

This is the fourth in a series of flies representing the life
cycle of the midge, Diptera, family Chironomidae. It is claimed
Diptera are the most numerious and widely distributed of all
insects available to all freshwater fish.

For the complete article on these valuable midges, read
More Midges.

Materials for the Tak’s Biot Midge Adult

Hook: Daiichi 1130 #18-28.

Thread: White 8/0.

Rib: XX fine Lagarten Silver wire.

Body: Black thread.

Wing: White goose biot.

Legs: Dun hackle.

Instructions for the Tak’s Biot Midge Adult:


Originally published April 19, 2004 on Fly Anglers Online by Jeremy.