In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max Pavel ties the Demon Midge! The Demon Midge is another great small tailwater pattern for the colder months of the year. Matt McCannel developed this fly and it has been a staple in the winter midge box. While the 1273 is a good hook, Umpqua also has the U203RED which can be swapped out. Something worth trying is oversizing midge patterns like this to use one to use on still waters. For this one try sizes 10-16. While you're tying the 18-24's give your eyes a break and mix in those bigger sizes.
Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.
Demon Midge recipe
- HookDaiichi 1273 Red
- ThreadUTC 70 Red
- ThreadUTC 140 Black
- FlashMagnum Holographic Flashabou
- UVLoon UV Thick
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