Midge / Emergers

Midges and emergers represent aquatic insects transitioning from nymph to adult. With delicate silhouettes and tiny profiles, they excel at fooling selective fish—perfect for pressured waters and year-round success.

Baetis Foam Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Baetis Foam Emerger

The Baetis Foam Emerger is a buoyant emerger pattern that uses a foam wing pad to keep the fly suspended in the surface film. The grey foam mimics the developing wing case of an emerging BWO while…

Barr's Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Barr's Emerger

The Barrs Emerger is a versatile and effective pattern designed by John Barr. It is intended to imitate the emerging stage of mayflies, making it an effective choice during a hatch.

Barr's Micro Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Barr's Micro Emerger

The Barr's Micro Emerger is a small, highly effective fly that mimics emerging midges in their most vulnerable state. Designed by John Barr, it's a great choice when fish are selectively feeding on…

Batwing Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Batwing Emerger

The Batwing Emerger is a highly effective pattern that is designed to imitate the stage of an insect's life when it transitions from nymph to adult. It's realistic appearance and buoyant properties…

Bead Head Barr Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Bead Head Barr Emerger

A classic transitional mayfly emerger designed by John Barr, featuring a slim profile, trailing shuck, and subtle flash. The addition of a beadhead helps it get into the strike zone faster, making it…

Big Bear Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Big Bear Emerger

This is a versatile and effective emerger pattern that imitates a variety of mayflies as they transition from nymph to adult. The Big Bear Emerger offers a lifelike silhouette under the water,…

Biot Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Biot Emerger

The Biot Emerger is a classic mayfly emerger pattern that utilizes turkey biots to create a segmented, realistic abdomen. This simple yet effective pattern represents the critical emerger stage when…

Biot Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Biot Midge

The Biot Midge is a simple but effective pattern that imitates a midge pupa. The stripped peacock herl gives it a realistic segmented appearance and the CDC wing gives it a lifelike silhouette in the…

Biot Midge Pupa - Image source: The Fly Bench

Biot Midge Pupa

A slim, segmented midge pattern with a natural taper and slight sheen, ideal for imitating ascending midge pupae. The biot body offers lifelike segmentation, while the sparse profile makes it a…

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Biot Soft Hackle

A classic soft hackle wet fly with a modern twist—this pattern uses a slim, segmented biot body and flowing soft hackle to imitate emerging mayflies or midges. It's subtle, versatile and effective in…

Black Beauty - Image source: The Fly Bench

Black Beauty

The Black Beauty is a simple yet effective midge pattern that imitates the pupa stage of a midge's life cycle. Its slim profile and black color make it a go-to fly in many fly fishing situations.

Blood Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Blood Midge

The Blood Midge is a simple, effective pattern that imitates the midges that trout feed on heavily. Its red color and slim profile make it irresistible to trout.

Breakout Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Breakout Emerger

The Breakout Emerger is a midge emerger pattern designed by Ted Patlen. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water…

Caddistrophic Pupa - Image source: The Fly Bench

Caddistrophic Pupa

A caddis pupa pattern designed for maximum movement and realism, the Caddistrophic Pupa uses floss, CDC, and Fluoro Fibre antennae to imitate an emerging caddis. Perfect for slow water or picky trout…

CDC Biot Caddis Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

CDC Biot Caddis Emerger

The CDC Biot Caddis Emerger is a midge emerger pattern designed by Larry Medina. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of…

CDC Loop Wing Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

CDC Loop Wing Emerger

The CDC Loop Wing Emerger is a midge emerger pattern designed by Eric Peper. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water…

CDC Midge Pupa - Image source: The Fly Bench

CDC Midge Pupa

The CDC Midge Pupa is a highly realistic fly pattern that mimics the emergent stage of a midge, where the insect is most vulnerable. With its CDC (Cul de Canard) feather, it offers excellent buoyancy…

CDC Parachute Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

CDC Parachute Emerger

This is an extremely effective pattern that mimics emerging mayflies. The CDC feather gives it a realistic silhouette and helps it float, making it a must-have during a hatch.

CDC Transitional Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

CDC Transitional Midge

The CDC Transitional Midge is a highly effective surface pattern that mimics an emerging midge pupa. The CDC provides excellent floatation and the slim body gives it a realistic silhouette.

Chan's Chironomid - Image source: The Fly Bench

Chan's Chironomid

Chan's Chironomid is a very effective midge pattern for stillwater fishing, particularly during a chironomid hatch. It is a must-have in any fly box due to its proven ability to consistently catch…

Chironocones - Image source: The Fly Bench

Chironocones

The Chironocones is a midge larvae imitator with a realistic profile and a bit of flash on the thorax. It sinks quickly and can be effective when fished near the bottom.

Cloud Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Cloud Emerger

The Cloud Emerger is a versatile pattern that imitates an emerging insect. It's highly effective due to the realistic silhouette that it presents to the fish, imitating a vulnerable stage of insect…

Copper Zebra Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Copper Zebra Midge

The Copper Zebra Midge is a go-to fly in most anglers' box, imitating a midge pupa during its emergence. Its copper wire body adds weight, helping it sink faster, while the flashy ribbing attracts…

Copperhead Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Copperhead Midge

The Copperhead Midge is a simple and effective fly pattern that draws trout in with its bright copper wire body and lifelike appearance. The copper wire adds a bit of weight, helping the fly sink to…

Crystal Dip - Image source: The Fly Bench

Crystal Dip

The Crystal Dip is a highly visible pattern designed to mimic midge emergers. The sparkly body and white wing make this fly stand out in the water, while the slim profile keeps it realistic.

Deadpool Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Deadpool Midge

The Deadpool Midge is a flashy and highly effective midge pattern that uses the color red to simulate the natural midge's blood-filled body. Its slim profile and bright color make it an ideal choice…

deGala's San Juan Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

deGala's San Juan Midge

deGala's San Juan Midge is a highly effective pattern for fishing in clear water where trout are particularly selective. This fly's realistic profile and subtle presentation make it an excellent…

DHE (Deer Hair Emerger) - Image source: The Fly Bench

DHE (Deer Hair Emerger)

The DHE (Deer Hair Emerger) is a midge emerger pattern designed by Larry Medina. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of…

DHE 2.0 (Deer Hair Emerger 2.0) - Image source: The Fly Bench

DHE 2.0 (Deer Hair Emerger 2.0)

The DHE 2.0 (Deer Hair Emerger 2.0) is a midge emerger pattern designed by Michel Lemieux. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a…

Disco Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Disco Midge

The Disco Midge is a flashy, high-visibility pattern that works great in tailwaters and spring creeks. It's an effective attractor pattern that can pull fish from the depths, even in heavily…

Drake Mackerel Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Drake Mackerel Emerger

The Drake Mackerel Emerger is a foam-wing emerger designed to imitate Brown Drakes and other large mayflies during emergence. The grey foam wing pad keeps the fly suspended in the surface film while…

Driskill's Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Driskill's Midge

Driskill's Midge is a substantial midge pattern tied on a size 12 hook, designed for situations where fish are keying on larger chironomid species. The peacock herl body with dual ribbing (Krystal…

Eric's Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Eric's Midge

Eric's Midge is a well-known and well-respected midge pattern. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a favorite among many fly fishers. It is designed to imitate the pupal stage of a midge's life…

Flashback Caddis - Image source: The Fly Bench

Flashback Caddis

The Flashback Caddis is a midge emerger pattern designed by Hans Weilenmann. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water…

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Foam Wing RS2

The Foam Wing RS2 is a versatile and effective pattern that imitates a variety of emerging insects. It's especially effective when fished in the surface film or just below it, where trout often feed…

Ginny Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Ginny Midge

The Ginny Midge is a simple yet effective pattern that imitates a small midge, making it irresistible to trout. Its slender body and shiny ribbing simulate the segmented bodies of natural midges,…

Glo Brite Miracle Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Glo Brite Miracle Midge

A bold, fluorescent midge pattern built for visibility and simplicity. The Glo Brite thread provides a strong visual trigger that shines in low light or stained water, making it especially effective…

Grannom Pupa and Ovi-Grannom - Image source: The Fly Bench

Grannom Pupa and Ovi-Grannom

The Grannom Pupa and Ovi-Grannom is a midge emerger pattern designed by Lance Filimek. This effective pattern works well in a variety of water conditions and is tied with traditional materials for a…

Grey Boy Buzzer (Wyatt) - Image source: The Fly Bench

Grey Boy Buzzer (Wyatt)

The Grey Boy Buzzer (Wyatt) is a midge emerger pattern designed by Ben Sobel. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water…

Griffith's Gnat Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Griffith's Gnat Emerger

The Griffith's Gnat Emerger is an emerger variation of the classic Griffith's Gnat pattern, featuring a trailing shuck to imitate midges in the final stages of emergence. Available in peacock and tan…

Hatching Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Hatching Midge

The Hatching Midge is a simple yet effective pattern featuring a unique hackling technique that sets it apart from standard midge imitations. The UV flash trailing shuck represents the pupal case…

Herter's Bastard Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Herter's Bastard Midge

Herter's Bastard Midge is a simple but effective midge pattern. The thin body and delicate hackle imitate the small insects that trout feed on heavily, particularly in winter. Its small size makes it…

Hippie Chick Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Hippie Chick Midge

The Hippie Chick Midge is a highly effective pattern that utilizes bright colors to attract fish. The unique combination of pink thread and silver wire gives this fly a flashy, enticing appearance…

Improved Zelon Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

Improved Zelon Midge

The Improved Zelon Midge is a refined midge emerger pattern that uses Zelon for both the shuck and wings to create a translucent, natural appearance. The minimalist design with black Zelon dubbing…

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Johnny Flash

The Johnny Flash is a simple yet highly effective midge pattern that mimics the emergent stage of the midge life cycle. Its flashy body and dark thorax make it irresistible to trout in any water type.

JuJu Bee Midge - Image source: The Fly Bench

JuJu Bee Midge

The JuJu Bee Midge is a highly effective subsurface pattern. With its slim profile and the flash of its segmented body, this fly is perfect for fooling picky trout.

Juju Emerger - Image source: The Fly Bench

Juju Emerger

The Juju Emerger is Charlie Craven's versatile mayfly emerger that borrows heavily from his famous Jujubaetis nymph pattern and the popular RS2 emerger. This elegant pattern features split…

KF Buzzer - Image source: The Fly Bench

KF Buzzer

John Morton's buzzer design emphasizes the critical emerger stage when chironomids prove most vulnerable. Features slender profile with translucent materials capturing light like natural midge pupae.…