
This week, our guy Tyler is in the studio, working his magic on a sizzling, super sexy, and highly requested fly straight from the YouTube streets—the Holo Midge! This little gem has been absolutely wrecking fish on the tailwaters, especially in those tiny, ninja-sized versions. But let’s be real—I’m tying mine big enough to actually see (hello, size 18!). The Holo Midge is a killer attractor pattern that’s also perfect for dialing in the tying fundamentals—segmentation, proportions, and those delicate little wing puffs. If you're a pro at all that, congrats, you’re better than me. But Tyler? The dude’s got it dialed. He makes this fly look as flashy, fishy, and straight-up buggy as it gets!
Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.
Holo Midge recipe
- HookTiemco 2488, Size 16
- ThreadUTC Ultra Thread 70D, Black
- Bead5/64 Black Tungsten
- Body RibSemperfli Bright Silver Wire 2mm
- Body BodyMirage Flash, Opal
- Wing MaterialAntron Yarn, Fluoresant White
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