One of those simple patterns that never seems to fail.

This little black midge fly with a trailing UV shuck is, as the name suggests, a foolproof choice when the fish are on small midges.

I’v only ever needed black but in sizes from 16-24.

Surefire midge fly pattern

• Hook: Mustad Heritage C49 X Barbless # 18
• Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 black
• Trailing shuck: UV enhancer grey
• Abdomen: Black tying thread
• Post: Small foam cylinder white
• Hackle: Natural black cock
• Thorax: Black superfine dubbing

How to tie Surefire midge fly