ARF Midge Adult SBS

Al Ritt’s simple (although a twisted thread abdomen, like a Yong Special, would be a bit easier/faster), but effective pattern; the post really helps with visibility.

hook - Dai Riki 125 #20
thread - Gudebrod 10/0 black
Abdomen - stripped hackle stem black
wing - Congo Hair white
case/post - McflyFoam cerise
hackle - grizzly

Part 1

Mash down barb, start thread

tie in hackle stem, wrap thread back to bend, then forward to hook point

wrap stem forward, tie off and brush with Sally

tie in CH, McflyFoam, hackle

wrap hackle, tie off, trim

Part 2

trim hackle on top, pull case forward, tie off, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

trim wing even with bend, trim post, trim hackle underneath

Regards,
Scott

Very nice. I like the added color for visibility. :slight_smile: