Discover the art of tying some of the most effective Midge fly patterns with step-by-step guidance from renowned fly tyer, Barry Ord Clarke. From the Midge pupa and larvae patterns to the Midge emergers, midge dry flies, and buzzers, you’ll learn how to create these intricate flies that can help you land the catch of the day.
With the help of video tutorials, you’ll gain valuable insights into the techniques used to tie each pattern, including the choice of materials, hooks, and other essential tools. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fly tyer, these instructions will help you improve your skills and craft flies that are sure to attract the attention of fish.
So why wait? Start exploring the world of Midge fly patterns today and take your fly-fishing game to the next level!
Fishing chironomid can be a daunting task, especially for beginners. But with the right techniques and gear, it can be a very rewarding experience. In this guide, I will cover everything you need to know about fishing chironomid. What is … Continue reading Chironomid fly patterns
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 … Continue reading Surefire midge fly
A game changing midge that is ultra quick to tie and has saved many a day for me on both river and still waters. Here I tie a red body but green, grey and black also work very well. Riff-Raff … Continue reading Riff-Raff midge fly
A quick and simple tie with some unusual material choices and techniques. This is an extremely effective still water pattern that will give perfect presentation every time. Tie it in any colour and size that works for you and the … Continue reading Hangman midge pupa fly
This standard yet effective CDC midge pupa can be tied in various colour combinations and sizes. Red, grey and brown being some of the other favorites. The larger sizes are best fished static on still waters and if you omit … Continue reading CDC Midge pupa
Another very simple but effective pattern this time from the tying bench of Craig Mathews. Said to be one of the most effective nymphs for the Madison. The serendipity can be tied in sizes from a 12-22 in the most … Continue reading Serendipity midge fly
A simple detached body technique with a twist! Using two colours of Para Post and a couple of strands of Nano Crystal flash you can create unique segmented detached bodies with a little flash in them, that work well for … Continue reading Detached body technique
Tying thread, one CDC hackle and a pinch of dubbing, makes one of the most essential patterns in my fly box! A quick and easy CDC spent wing midge fly that can be fished just about all year round. CDC … Continue reading CDC Spent wing midge
As the name suggests, the gravy train midge will give great rewards for little effort. A quick and simple all year round midge that works in most midge fishing situations. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed! Gravy Train … Continue reading Gravy Train Midge
Although an extremely simple tie, the Zebra midge is an essential pattern to have in your box all year round. Tie it in all hook sizes from a 12 to a 20 and in any colour you fancy, be it … Continue reading Zebra midge fly
WD 40 fly one of the simplest but most effective mayfly midge larva that you can have in your box. An absolute must for early season fishing! Tie it in sizes from 16 – 22 and in the most popular … Continue reading WD 40 fly
A functional emerger midge pattern with a few nice techniques. Tie it in any size from large buzzers to the smallest hatching or cripple midges in any colour you like. A must have pattern. Midge emerger pattern recipe Hook: Partridge_Sprite … Continue reading Midge emerger
For me this is one of the very best emerger patterns that can be used for both midges and mayflies. Named after the famous 3 dollar bridge on the Maddison river this little pattern is quick to tie and a … Continue reading 3 dollar dip fly
A quick and super easy wire body midge pupa that is almost indestructible. Tie it in whatever colour and size you like. Ultra midge pupa fly pattern recipe How to tie the Ultra midge pupa fly – video Midge fly Continue reading Ultra midge pupa fly
Different deer used in fly tying Here I would like to familiarize you with the different deer used in fly tying, the location of the hair on the animal, sex, age, colour, length and applications. Antelope This deer like Antelope … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 3
The Lady Mc Connell midge is an interesting, but yet straightforward tie that applies only basic materials. An effective still water pattern that represents an newly hatched adult midge fly. Lady Mc Connell pattern recipe How to tie Lady Mc … Continue reading Lady Mc Connell midge fly
An extremely quick and easy tie for an extremely effective midge pattern. A great fishing pattern that only requires the most basic of tying skills. Top secret midge pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 16-26 Tying thread: Sheer brown 14/0 … Continue reading Top secret midge
Another winging technique that gives a realistic flat lying wing, ideal for midges and stoneflies. With this technique all you have to do is change the hook size and colour and you can cover most small stonefly hatches. There is … Continue reading Wonder wing stonefly
A robust yellow quill buzzer for those hatches of midges. Fished alone or as a dropper with a team. A seriously effective pattern on still waters. Yellow quill buzzer pattern Hook: Mustad C49S # 10 & smaller Thread: Sheer 14/0 … Continue reading Yellow quill buzzer
A quick little deer hair midge fly that pushes all the buttons. Not only a great fishing pattern but also a couple of nice techniques with deer hair and a very simple CDC parachute hackle wing. Deer Hair Midge pattern … Continue reading Deer Hair Midge fly
Clarkes All Purpose Emerger is without doubt one of my absolute most productive trout & grayling patterns. Tied on a # 12,14 or 16 hook, as here, it makes a fantastic caddis pupa but on smaller sizes, even down to … Continue reading Clarkes All Purpose Emerger
A real quick and easy basic material hatching midge fly pattern, that can be fished static or twitched to give a little movement. One of my go-to flies for hatches of midge on still water. Continue reading Pay day midge fly
The second technique for tying a deer hair parachute hackle with an extremely buggy effect, that will float all day long and then some. Learn more about deer hair material Continue reading Deer hair hackle suspender midge
A simple but effective pattern for mosquito and midge fishing with a couple of nifty techniques and only using Grizzle hackle and moose mane hair. Midge fly Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials … Continue reading Mosquito – midge dry fly pattern
A size 18 suspender midge that has probably accounted for its fare share of fish over the years. Tie it in any colour from small to large. The small foam post ensures that this pattern has perfect presentation each and … Continue reading How to tie Suspender midge
A quick and easy little semi realistic hatching / cripple midge fly that fishes well. It also has a few nice techniques that can be employed in other patterns. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools … Continue reading Hatching cripple midge pattern
This is a quick and simple midge emerger that works well all year round. Use 3 or 4 CDC hackles for the wing, this in combination with the oversized hook makes the pattern hang vertically in the surface film for … Continue reading Quill Cul midge emerger
As avid fly fishermen, we are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to catch fish. One of the most effective ways to catch fish is by using free swimming blood worms. These worms are a favorite food … Continue reading Free swimming blood worm
A hatching midge with a little different quill body technique that gives a more three dimensional, transparent body effect. Continue reading How to tie Transitional Midge
A quick early season midge larvae, that with a little change in colour and size, is a good generic pattern for most buzzers. If you enjoy watching the videos please like, share & subscribe to my YouTube channel .Your help … Continue reading Quill body buzzer
A Zebra midge variant that is an unusual parachute pattern, as it has a plastic glass bubble bead head. If you have fished with the zebra midge you’ll know just how effective it is, so give this a go , … Continue reading Parachute zebra midge
An easy but extremely effective midge larvae that works well in both still and running water. With a nice moose quill segmented body effect. Moose quill midge larvae pattern Hook: Mustad C53S # 14-20Thread: GreyBody: Three moose mane hairsThorax: Peacock … Continue reading Moose quill midge larvae
This quick little rusty owl variant is a great still water pattern, fished static during evening midge hatches. Rusty owl variant emerger recipe Hook: Mustad R43 # 14 Body: Macaw biot Wing: CDC Thorax: Rusty brown red fox dubbing How … Continue reading Rusty owl variant emerger
This little hatching midge fly has a couple of unusual techniques that make it a real go-to pattern, that fishes like a dream all year long. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop … Continue reading Perfect hatching midge fly
Another quick and simple early season pattern that floats perfect for a great presentation. Continue reading Deer hair hatching midge
Another pattern from John Goddard that was an instant success on still waters in the UK. The polystyrene ball tied just above the hook eye makes the suspender midge float all day and beyondwhile presenting the pattern in the perfect … Continue reading Goddard’s suspender hatching midge
An quick and effective hatching midge pattern that has saved the day many a time for me, just change the colour and size to match the hatch. How to tie Poly wing midge Poly wing midge recipe Hook: Mustad C49S … Continue reading How to tie Poly wing midge
This is a relatively easy semi realistic adult midge with a few nifty techniques for body, wing and legs. Long legged adult midge recipe Hook: Mustad R50 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Body: Large black cock hackle Legs: … Continue reading Long legged adult midge
Another classic wet fly that has for the most been forgotten but its well worth blowing the dust off this one especially if you are fishing sea run browns in fresh water. Blue zulu pattern Hook: Mustad S60 # 8 … Continue reading Blue zulu fly pattern
