Description
Fly Type: This is a dry fly designed to imitate an adult midge resting on the surface of the water. Its small size, dark body, and white wing/indicator suggest a common adult midge, which can be black, gray, or olive. The white wing material makes it visible to the angler while providing a realistic silhouette to the fish.
Best Suited For: This fly is a must-have for catching trout (brown, rainbow, and brook trout) and grayling. It is particularly effective when fish are "locked on" to tiny insects and are ignoring larger, more traditional patterns. It's often used when you observe fish making subtle rises, sometimes called "sips" or "dimples," indicating they are feeding on small insects on the surface.
Best Time to Fish: Midges are a constant food source, making this fly effective year-round. It is particularly useful during the cooler months of late autumn, winter, and early spring, or on calm, overcast days when midges are most active and other hatches are scarce. It can be fished successfully at any time of day, especially during periods of quiet surface activity.
Water Type: This is a freshwater fly.
Where to Fish: The Midge Adult is best used on slow-moving rivers, spring creeks, stillwaters, and lakes where midges are abundant. Focus on calm sections of water, glassy pools, and eddies where adult midges tend to congregate on the surface.
Other Value: Because of its small size and delicate presentation, this fly often requires a very light tippet (e.g., 6x or 7x) and a gentle cast to avoid spooking wary fish. The white post acts as a strike indicator, making it easier for the angler to see this tiny fly on the water.