What to tie for Bennett?

[Davekc]

Russell, Thanks so much! Sounds deadly. I will tie some up in size 14. Looks like I need to get these hooks in a few sizes. I like the wide gap on them.

[upstream]

Purple midge with black bead on a #16 2499 spbl

[podum]

All of the midge suggestions are good.  For a dry fly, tie a size 18 or 20 griffiths gnat without the peacock herl.  It's just a tiny crackleback.  Murder....

[Davekc]

Wow Thanks for the great suggestions. On the purple midge do you rib it with black or silver wire? I never thought of a tiny crackleback like you describe. Thanks so much! I will tie these up. Any other dry flies people like to use? I have some small parachute adams that I used years ago when I fished Bennett.

[upstream]

Never tried silver wire on purple midge , might work let me know. 

[podum]

Mini Crackleback

 

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14 hours ago, upstream said:

Never tried silver wire on purple midge , might work let me know. 

Works on The White

[Davekc]

I tied a few up with purple and silver wire rib. Look good but will let you know if they work. Does the original purple midge only have black bead with purple thread and no ribbing? Thanks for the pic of mini crackleback. Looks good and looks like you used black hackle? Is that a size 18 or 20? My eyes are not what they were so I hope I can see it on water.

[podum]

That's 18.  It is black.  I use grizzly too.  They are surprisingly easy to see in slick water.  The takes are easy to see even if you aren't focused on the fly.

[trythisonemv]

Your adams will work too.