Midge / EmergersDisco 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 pressured waters. Its bright body and slim profile mimic the natural midges that trout love.
Year Round
Beginner
Trout
Overview
An ultra-simple attractor midge with a flashy body made from Krystal Flash or similar tinsel material, a small thread head, and sometimes a tiny bead. Often tied in silver, red, or pearl, this is a must-have for winter midge hatches and tight-lipped trout.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 2487, size #16–#20, 2X short curved shank for midges
Thread: Red Ultra thread, 70 denier
Body: Pearl Krystal Flash
Ribbing: Fine silver wire
Shell: Solarez Bone Dry UV resin
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Fish it as a dropper under a dry fly or indicator, or as part of a multi-fly nymph rig.
When to Use
Effective year-round, but particularly good during winter midge hatches.
Water Type
Stillwaters and moving waters
Rigging Suggestions
Use a 9-foot leader with a 5X or 6X tippet.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks and is very visible due to its bright, flashy body. The slim profile and Solarez Bone Dry UV resin shell make it durable and slick, helping it sink quickly.
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