Posted on January 27 2013
Tiny midge flies are certainly not the ones I ever want to buy at a fly shop since they are really just a short strand of thread, a few strands of dubbing, a tuft of CDC, or a piece of wire. Easy to tie and an ever important part of a trout's diet.
Lucas Carrol of Proven Patterns posted this video the other day and it did a very good job of comparing a few threads and wire in macro on a size #32 hook. Yes...a trout will eat a fly on a hook that small. Unbelievable I know.
As a side note if you are looking for what I consider to be "the bibles" of midge fly tying then look not further than Midge Magic and Modern Midges. Both are required reading with literally thousands of photos for reference, instruction, and ideas.
Lucas Carrol of Proven Patterns posted this video the other day and it did a very good job of comparing a few threads and wire in macro on a size #32 hook. Yes...a trout will eat a fly on a hook that small. Unbelievable I know.
As a side note if you are looking for what I consider to be "the bibles" of midge fly tying then look not further than Midge Magic and Modern Midges. Both are required reading with literally thousands of photos for reference, instruction, and ideas.
