Here is the fly pattern sheet for the Mighty Midget Emerger.

Mighty Midget Emerger | www.johnkreft.com

The following Mighty Midget Emerger was tied by Craig Mathews.

Mighty Midge tied by Craig Mathews | www.johnkreft.com

Materials

 

Hook:

TMC 2488 or Dai Riki 125 #20

Thread:

8/0 Uni thread red

Body:

Working thread

Rib:

Gold or silver fine wire

Thorax:

Peacock herl

Hackle:

Starling

Directions

  1. Tie in thread at the hook bend along with wire rib.
  2. Wrap the thread forward 2/3 of the hook shank and rib with wire.
  3. Tie in peacock herl and wrap for the thorax.
  4. Tie in the hackle and wrap 1 or 2 times. Whip finish.
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