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Mercury Midge

Midge · Trout · Beginner · 1 version

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Standard midge, 18-24
  • Thread Black 8/0

Materials

  • Bead Silver-lined glass bead (1 tiny)
  • Body Black thread (smooth, tapered)
  • Rib Fine silver wire (spiral)

How to tie it

  1. Slide glass bead on hook
  2. Build smooth tapered thread body
  3. Wrap wire rib
  4. Whip finish behind bead

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