Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa
I can't recall where I first came across this simple pattern, but it has been very effective for selective fish feeding on midge pupa in the surface film. I grease the cdc wing and the fly hangs in the film. It is perfect for the start of a midge hatch when the rise forms are barely visible- just small dimples on the water's surface. In my neck of the woods I fish it in sizes 18-22
Materials:
- Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22
- Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color
- Rib: Silver Ultra Wire
- Abdomen: Pheasant Tail fibers
- Wing: White CDC
- Thorax: Peacock Ice Dubbing