FRM (FUNKY RED MIDGE)

FRM (FUNKY RED MIDGE)

Hook : Daiichi 1130 # 16 - 24

Thread : Danville 6/0 Red

Bead : Cyclops Bead Eyes Black 3/32

Rib : Fine Wire Gold

Body : Tying thread

Wing : Midge Flash Pearl

Fly Tier: Dr. Jeffery R. Balison

Tying Instruction :

1) Place bead on hook.
2) Tie on thread behind bead.
3) Tie on ribbing material.
4) Wrap thread over ribbing material to hook bend and back to hook eye, forming a smooth body.
5) Rib body.
6) Tie on pearl crystal flash facing backward.
7) Whip finish head.
6) Dub bulbous thorax.
7) Whip finish head.

Note :

Use as upper fly on dropper system.

ABOUT THE FLY TIER

E-mail : jbalison@wyoming.com