A Few Midges

[Pflugradt]

So I sat down last night and tied up a dozen and a half 22 and 20 cream midges.... now I'm not one to tie dries very often nor am I one to tie under an 18 (gets on my nerves) nut I had an order and I like money so...

Here's what they look like next to a dime the 20's are on the left and the 22's are on the right.

Hope you like....

Steve

[flyfishmaster]

That is a nice tie job on those bad boys. I see the size 20s have the "big eye" hooks. How do you like them? I try to use them as much as possible.

Later,

FFM

[Pflugradt]

The ring eye is nice to have on those days when I shake like a leaf. I need to get some in the 22's as well. Thanks for the compliment.

Steve

[Switchfly]

Hey Pflu, any chance on getting the recipe on those? I'm looking for a dry midge pattern, and i really like the way those look.

[brittsnbirds]

I suspect 8/0 olive or lt. olive thread for the body. A 20 or smaller dry fly hook. Creme or dun hackle to size for collar and same for tail.

That's how I tie them. Also try the same pattern with a parachute rather than the collar. It drops the fly down a little and appears to be an emerger.

[flytyer57]

I wouldn't be able to see them when tying (using mageyes) let alone seeing them after a 30' cast.

Nice job though.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I wouldn't be able to see them when tying (using mageyes) let alone seeing them after a 30' cast.

Nice job though.

Wow 30 feet. I guess you've been working on your casting stroke since last I saw you...

Pete

[Outside Bend]

I curse you for still having high-quality hackle. My dun supply's about spent, and I'll have to wait until the hackle-hair extension fad is buried for more.

Nice ties, though. Montauk fish go nuts for sz. 22 cream midges.