First attempt tying midges

Bucky · January 8, 2011, 9:38pm

I have vowed to get out and fish more this winter, and to learn to fish midges while doing so. In order to do this, I am starting to tie up some midge patterns from the book Modern Midges by Takahashi and Hubka. Here is the first (click on the image to enlarge).

Mini Bow-Tie Buzzer

MTWFF · January 9, 2011, 12:26am

Nice little Pupa imitation. Should do a fairly good job of catchin fish.

Donald_Nicolson · January 10, 2011, 5:15pm

[b]Here are various sized midges, buzzers (chironomids) etc.
http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/page7.html

And this book you might find interesting:-
Midge Magic by Don Holbrook & Ed Koch[/b]

Bucky · January 11, 2011, 5:41am

Thanks for the links Donald!

Bucky · January 15, 2011, 11:10pm

Here’s this weekend’s tie, my take on Bubba’s Bubble Head (photo isn’t great but should suffice):

snowranch · January 18, 2011, 7:46pm

That’s a serious website Donald!

Donald_Nicolson · January 19, 2011, 8:10am

Gentlemen,
I am glad you find it useful.

thunderthumbs · January 19, 2011, 4:11pm

I’ve got a super easy recipe for tying midge dries. I think I’m going to do a fly of the week on it. It’s an easy way to tie up some 22-26’s. Just have to make the time to do it.

TT.

ladyfisher · January 19, 2011, 5:49pm

Please do, we can sure use it!
Hugs,
LF

maodiver · January 19, 2011, 6:18pm

Hey, you tease!! Show us a pic of the finished fly at least!!

thunderthumbs · January 21, 2011, 4:22pm

This will have to do. I don’t remember what size hook it is, I just happened to have a picuture of it on my computer. I’m guessing it’s a 22, and not the best sample to offer you.

I think I’ll be able to do a step by step fly of the week this coming week LF, I’ll most likely get it to you on Wednesday.

TT.