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Frank G. Swarner III

Crane fly Larvae / Micro Minnows

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I like those Frank. They have a unique attractiveness and appear versatile as you have stated. What size do you commonly tie these?

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For someone starting out, this is a very easy pattern. The crane flies are the largest members of the midge family, and they are effective in most tail waters and other streams with fluctuations in the water level. After rains they get washed out of the stream banks, and are a favorite food source then.

 

Just on a size 4 to 10 4 xlong hook, tie in a tail from the fluffy base of any gray feather. Tie in some cream-tan or light gray (almost white,) yarn and some mono, or wire for the rib. Wrap the yarn up the shank, and rib with the mono line or wire. Simply darken the front 10% with a brown or black marker. You can add a few marks on the back but I don't usually do that.

 

The general color of these larvae is in the gray to tan with some places having light olive-gray populations.

 

 

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