midge pupa

[freddyg 0]

 

 

 

Does anyone know of a semi-realistic fishing pattern for a midge pupa? Thanks

[Old Hat 0]

Try the Fly Pattern Database and select Search at the top, then scroll down and input "Midge" into the search box. Have fun. when you select a pattern you should get the recipe and the tying instructions.

 

This is one of my patterns that has served my well. Just adjust the colors to your midges.

Midge Pupa

[redquill 0]

While at the Denver fly fishing show, I saw Brian Yamauchi's realitic pattern and had to buy the dvd. the techique he put out is unique and the pattern is very effective. That's what I call money well spend.

He will be tying at the WDTU tying clinic. Come check it out if you have time.

[j. michael 0]

I was going to say the same thing redwings said. I bought his dvd and was really impressed. You can buy it or his flies here Yummy Flies

[freddyg 0]

 

 

 

Guys, thanks for the info. Brian's flies really look real. Have you fished them yet?

 

 

Thanks again, Fred

[redquill 0]

No, I have not had a chance to do so as I've just met him at the show. Plus, I only use surface flies in Winter.

However, he uses the flies tied himself ONLY. According to others, Brian is the one who gets to catch a lot of fish. There are pictures and pictures of his own fly dangling from fish's lips. A picture worth a thousand words and he's got hundreds of pictures. How does that add up

[j. michael 0]

I have to say that I haven't fished um yet but I know midge flies work all year on my local tailwaters. They have every thing my local trout would love.

[Futzer 0]

Hi Freddyg, I use an extended body Chrionomid pattern, it is very easy to tie and works very well. These are tied on TMC 2487 size 20s, I use Magicdub micro chenille or Hareline Chironomid braid pearl peacock for the body, Peacock herl from a peacock sword for the thorax, and crinkle zylon for the wing. Only thing I do differently is for the wing I do a fold over bubble in front. Let me know if you would like a pattern DB entry with step by step, but this is really easy to tie.

 

Cheers, Futzer.

[j. michael 0]

Hey Futzer, nice set of flies. :headbang: Fred, you should tie a few of those and some of Brian's flies and you will be all set.

[Futzer 0]

Hey FreddyG, I grew up in Littleton, and fished RMNP and the Estes area a great deal, let me know where you are going, even by PM and I will let you know what I know.

 

Thanks too J. Michael for the support. Cheers, Futzer.

[freddyg 0]

 

 

 

Thanks again everyone, you folks are the best. Futzer, those are very nice flies and I think I will be ok without the step by step. Any information you have on fishing RMNP would be a great help. I should be set with this info.

Thank you Thank you Thank you

[DHise 0]

I'd say the traditional European buzzers are pretty realistic and very effective.