Here is the fly pattern sheet for the GS Midge. It’s a simple fly to tie and the initials are from a customer who requested the fly.
A customer sent me a tattered fly and asked if I could replicate it.
Materials
Hook:
Daiichi 1110, #24 – 26
Thread:
Veevus 16/0, black and olive
Body:
Working thread
Wingcase:
Black Krystal Flash, black (4 fibers)
Thorax:
Spirit River UV2 Caddis/nymph dubbing, black
Directions
- Begin olive thread on hook one eye length behind eye, creating slight taper with thread.
- End with thread in thorax area. Switch to black thread.
- Select 4 Krystal Flash fibers and tie in directly behind eye.
- Dub the thorax and end with thread at hook eye.
- Pull wingcase forward and tie off. Pull fibers back to create wing and secure with several thread wraps.
- Whip finish and trim wing to 1/2 body length.
Here is a link to my RiverKeeper Flies YouTube channel where I demonstrate how to tie the fly.