Zebra Midge Text and photos by Jeremy Barela Custom Flies
This is the fifth 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 Zebra Midge
Hook: Daiichi 1130 #20-26.
Thread: Gray UTC 70, Black UTC 70.
Tail: Grizzly hackle.
Body: Black thread.
Ribbing: Gray thread.
Wing: Krystal flash.
Head: Black thread.
Originally published June 14, 2004 on Fly Anglers Online by Jeremy.