Midge / EmergersGlo 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 in technical tailwaters and spring creeks.

Season
Winter, Spring
Difficulty
Beginner
Target Species
Trout
Glo Brite Miracle Midge - Image source: AvidMax
Image source: AvidMax

Overview

This ultra-visible midge pattern uses Glo Brite fluorescent floss for the body, offering both contrast and pop in low-light or stained water. Often finished with a fine wire rib and a small silver or glass bead, it's tied on curved midge hooks in small sizes. A great option for winter tailwaters or as a dropper in technical dry-dropper setups.

Pattern Characteristics

Beginner Difficulty
Trout
Stillwater
Moving Water
Winter
Spring
Imitates: Midge Pupa

Materials

Hook: Timeco 2487, size #20-24
Thread: Veevus 16/0 Black
Ribbing: XS Copper Wire
Body: Glo Brite Floss Fl White
Head Finish: Solarez Bone Dry UV resin

Fishing Tips

Season

Year Round

Presentation

Dead drift below an indicator or on a tight line with minimal movement

When to Use

Excellent in winter and early spring when midges dominate the hatch; great in tailwaters and pressured fisheries

Water Type

Stillwater, Moving Water

Rigging Suggestions

Fish as a dropper below a dry fly or as part of a double nymph rig; excellent under a yarn indicator

Visibility & Floatation

Sinks quickly due to slim profile and wire rib; highly visible thanks to fluorescent Glo Brite body; UV resin adds subtle flash and durability