The pattern notebook · nymph
Monster Midge
How do you tie a Monster Midge?
Monster Midge is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 8 materials and 21 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- trout
- Pattern designer
- Matt from Loon Outdoors
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At the vise
Materials
- Hook: Ahrex NS156 Traditional Shrimp #10
- Bead: 3/16" Tungsten Gritty Bead, white
- Wire: .015 non-lead wire
- Thread: Fluorescent Fire Red Glo-Brite Floss
- Body: Veevus Body Quill BQ7, red
- Flash: Crystal Flash, clear/pearl
- Rib: Ultra Wire, brown
- Finish: Loon UV Clear Fly Finish Flow
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Tying instructions
Secure the hook in the vise.
Slide the bead onto the hook.
Wrap the .015 non-lead wire around the hook shank behind the bead, making 12 turns.
Push the wire up against the bead.
Trim the excess wire.
Start the Glo-Brite Floss at the back of the hook.
Wrap the floss forward to create a thread base.
Trim the excess floss.
Pull off a long length of Veevus Body Quill.
Fold the quill in half, then in half again to create four strands.
Trim the loose ends.
Tie in the quill at the back of the hook.
Wrap the quill forward to create the body.
Tie in the crystal flash.
Tie in the brown ultra wire.
Rib the body with the wire.
Tie off the wire and crystal flash and trim the excess.
Create a small collar with the Glo-Brite Floss.
Whip finish.
Apply Loon UV Clear Fly Finish Flow to the body and collar.
Cure with a UV light.