Tag: zebra midge

Tiny Fly, Big Trout

There are two sure ways to hook a really big trout: Tie on a monster articulated streamer — dripping with rubber legs, spun deer hair and a stinger hook — carpet bomb likely banks with dozens of casts, strip hard and hang on. Or go to a stream during a massive storm of big bugs, such as salmonflies, green drakes or grasshoppers. Stalk a big fish and...

Tying a Zebra Midge

As Tim Flagler says, "The Zebra Midge is one of those patterns that really doesn't need an introduction.  It's simple, effective, and works over a wide range of fishing situations."