Midge / EmergersJuJu 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.

Season
Winter, Spring
Difficulty
Beginner
Target Species
Trout
JuJu Bee Midge - Image source: Umpqua Feather Merchants
Image source: Umpqua Feather Merchants

Overview

Tied with colored SuperHair or midge tubing over a thread base and ribbed with wire, this pattern is segmented and ultra-slim. A small glass bead adds weight and sparkle, ideal for winter midge hatches.

Pattern Characteristics

Beginner Difficulty
Trout
Moving Water
Winter
Spring
Imitates: Midges
Variant of: Jujubaetis

Materials

Hook: #16-22 TMC 2488
Thread: White TMC 16/0 or White Veevus 14/0
Abdomen: Two strands of chartreuse color superhair and one strand of black
Thorax: Black 8/0 UNI-THREAD
Wing Case: White Fluoro Fibre

Fishing Tips

Season

Winter, Spring

Presentation

Fish this fly in the film or just below the surface. It can be fished alone or as a dropper behind a dry fly.

When to Use

The JuJu Bee Midge is a great choice during a winter midge hatch or in the early spring when midges are still active.

Water Type

This fly is best used in moving water.

Rigging Suggestions

Fish this fly on a 9-foot leader with a 6X or 7X tippet.

Visibility & Floatation

This fly is designed to sink, and its slim profile makes it less visible to the fish, adding to its lifelike appearance.