How to Tie Glass Midge
What You’ll Need
Hook
TMC 200R
Thread
UTC 70, color to match body
Body
Stretch Tubbing, large
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Step 1
Put the hook in the vise.
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Step 2
Slide the tubbing from the front. It might feel a little tight, but it will slide, just be patient.
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Step 3
Once it’s on, you might have a liitle hanging of the front. Cut it to length and don’t let it go past the bend.
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Step 4
Start the thread at the back behind the tubbing. Create a little thread dam.
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Step 5
Start the thread at the back behind the tubbing. Create a little thread dam.
Step 6
Whip finish and glue it.