Trout Flies
Trout Flies
Trout Flies
Zebra Midge Dozen One dozen assorted zebra midge patterns. DESCRIPTION: In short, a Zebra Midge is a fly pattern used to imitate both the pupal and nymphal stages of a wide variety of aquatic-born insects. The Zebra Midge features a tapered body, ribbed abdomen, and a beadhead, making it a versatile and effective fly pattern for all sizes and species of trout. You might as well call the Zebra Midge the Ultimate Midge! Why? This classic design resembles a variety of midges in the water. Thus, this weighted and bead-headed beauty does wonders just about any time of the year. Without wings or appendages, it’s about as basic of a design as you can get. Yet, this fly is known to create a feeding frenzy underneath the water. For example, a red Zebra Midge is a great choice during the late fall/winter months. Meanwhile, a green Zebra Midge can imitate a pupae or even a caddis emerger (depending on the depth at which you fish it). During the Summer, the green Zebra Midge will start a party in your favorite holes. To put it simply, when in doubt, use a Zebra Midge! In fact, I recommend loading your box up with a variety of sizes, colors and styles. As I said previously, these midges don’t yet have the appendages of an emerger or caddis.