The Wonderful World of Midges
Five favorite patterns of River Run Outfitters
Especially developed for the White River System
Primrose and Pearl (P & P)
Recipe:
Hook – TMC 2457, size 18 (or equivalent)
Thread (body) – 14/0 Gordon Griffith Primrose Thread
Head – 2.0 mm copper tungsten bead
Over body – Small Pearl Flashabou (spiral with slight space between)
Ribbing – Ultra Wire, small, copper
Recipe:
Hook – TMC 2457, size 18 (or equivalent)
Thread (body) – 8/0 Uni-Thread, Rusty Dun
Head – 2.0 mm copper tungsten bead
Ribbing – Ultra Wire, small, copper
Rusty Midge
Recipe:
Hook – TMC 2457, size 18 (or equivalent)
Thread (body) – 8/0 Uni-Thread, Rust Brown
Head – 2.0 mm black tungsten bead
Ribbing – Ultra Wire, small, black
Burgundy Midge
Recipe:
Hook – TMC 2457, size 18 (or equivalent)
Thread – 8/0 Uni-Thread, Wine
Head – 2.0 mm silver tungsten bead
Body – Holoshimmer, Burgundy
Ribbing – Ultra Wire, small, silver
RED TUNGHEAD MIDGE (especially good in high water)
Recipe:
Hook – TMC 2457, size 16 (or equivalent)
Thread – 8/0 or 14/0 red
Head – 2.3 mm silver or nickel tungsten bead
Body – Hareline Small D-Rib, blood red
If you need more detailed directions for tying, please give us a call on our toll free number 1-877-699-3474 or e-mail us – shop@riverrunoutfitters.com !!