Monday, April 12, 2010

San Juan Midge


San Juan Midge

Hook - Mustad 3906, Tiemco 101 or equivalent, size 14-26
Thread - Black
Rib - Gold or copper wire
Body - Pheasant tail fibers
Wing - White uni stretch

Tying Notes

The recipe above is for the “Pheasant Tail San Juan Midge” pattern.

There are numerous variations in tying this pattern

Use different styles of hooks.

Use different color wires for the ribbing.

Use dubbing, biots, stripped peacock quill, floss, uni stretch, spanflex, tinsel, turkey tail fibers, other species of pheasant tails or even thread for the body material.

Use different wing material such as Uni stretch, Z-lon, Darlon, poly yarn, Hi-Viz etc.

Add a bead and make it a bead head pattern

Most importantly is to tie the fly using your tying style and preferences.


Fishing Notes

This fly can be fished as a nymph down deep or as an emerger, just below the surface. It’s your choice.

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