Here is the fly pattern sheet for Matts Midge.
This is a size 24 Matt’s Midge.
Materials | |
Hook: | Dai Riki 320 or TMC 100 #20 – 26 |
Thread: | 8/0 Danville black |
Body: | Working thread |
Wing: | Zelon, EP Trigger Point, or antron, white |
Hackle: | Grizzly hackle |
Directions
- Attach thread to hook and use touching thread turns, winding thread to hook barb and back to 60% mark.
- Tie in 1/2 hank of Zelon for wing and trim butt ends. Trim wing length to back end of body.
- Tie in hackle at base of wing and wrap thread to point behind eye.
- Wind hackle forward to hook eye with three turns. Tie off hackle.
- Whip finish.
I found this fly from Youtube: tightlinevideo – Matt’s Midge, produced by Tightline Productions.
Be sure to check out my Small Flies post for more information.
