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Redneck Midge

Midge · Trout · Intermediate · 2 versions

Reference Recipe

• Hook Heavy-wire scud (Daiichi 1120), 18-20 (up to 12 for lakes)
• Thread Black 70 denier

Materials

• Tungsten bead Black nickel bead (1 (2.0mm on #18))
• Body & rib tubing (micro) Brown permanent marker (1 strand)
• Mirage tinsel (medium) Opal mirage tinsel medium (1 strand)
• Holographic tinsel Red holographic tinsel (1 short length)
• UV resin Clear uv resin (thin coat)

How to tie it

1. Slide the black-nickel tungsten bead on and seat it behind the eye. Start black thread and lay a base to the bend.
2. Tie in a strand of brown micro Body & Rib tubing at the bend.
3. Wrap thread forward to just behind the bead, then wrap the tubing forward in even, slightly overlapping turns for a segmented body; tie off behind the bead.
4. Tie a strand of opal Mirage over the top as a subtle flash back.
5. Build a few turns of red holographic tinsel right behind the bead to form the bright red-neck collar; secure it.
6. Whip finish, then coat the whole body with a thin layer of UV resin and cure for a glassy, durable finish.

Other versions

1 more in the app: Fly Fish Food Tie.

Tying videos

• Redneck Midge — Steve Dally (YouTube)
• Redneck Midge — Fly Fish Food (YouTube)
• Redneck Midge — Fly Fish Food (Fly Fish Food (tutorial))

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