How to Tie: Zebra Midge
What You’ll Need
Hook
Thread
Body
RIB
HEAD
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Glue your thread wraps behind the bead and you got yourself a zebra midge.
Keynotes: You will see that this pattern calls for UTC 70. This is a newer thread that Wapsi came out with. This is more of a floss thread that will lay flatter on the shank. This will make a smoother base for any pattern that calls for a thread body fly. Also you can tie in dubbing or some sort of peacock herl for the collar of the fly. If you are tying this fly with black thread try using a nickel bead with silver wire. It is one of the best midges for our rivers around here.
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Traditional peacock herl is still the best!!
Here’s a blend of peacock dubbing with a little “UV” flashabou dubbing mixed in with it. Good looking stuff!!
Traditional peacock herl is still the best!!