The pattern notebook · nymph
Midge Larva
How do you tie a Midge Larva?
Midge Larva is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 5 materials and 7 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 1 of 5
- Target species
- trout
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At the vise
Materials
- Scud Hook, size 18-24
- Brass Bead, 2.0mm, Gold
- Thread (70 Denier), Red
- Wire (Medium), Silver
- White Polypropylene Yarn
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Tying instructions
Secure the scud hook in the vise and slide on a 2.0mm brass bead.
Start the red thread behind the bead and wrap rearward to the bend.
Tie in a length of medium silver wire at the bend for ribbing.
Wrap the thread forward to create a smooth, tapered body, stopping behind the bead.
Counter-wrap the silver wire forward in evenly spaced turns over the body. Tie off and trim the excess wire.
Tie in a small bunch of white polypropylene yarn behind the bead to represent gills. Trim to desired length.
Whip finish behind the bead, trim the thread, and apply a small drop of head cement to secure.