Midge / EmergersTurbo Midge
The Turbo Midge is a popular and versatile pattern that's easy to tie and highly effective in a range of conditions. It imitates midge pupae and is particularly successful during the winter months when midges are one of the only insects available.
Winter
Beginner
Trout
Overview
A beadhead midge pupa pattern with a slim wire body and flashy thorax (usually peacock or UV dubbing). It often uses red or black thread, fine wire ribbing, and a silver bead. Simple, fast to tie, and deadly in winter conditions.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Barbless jig hook (here, an Umpqua C400BL), sizes 14-18
Bead: Slotted faceted tungsten bead, 2.5mm, silver
Thread: 8/0 or 70 Denier, black
Rib 1: Ultra Wire, X-SM, silver
Rib 2: Sulky Sliver Metallic Thread, opalescent
Adhesive: UV cure
Collar: Synthetic peacock dubbing, fine, black
Fishing Tips
Season
This fly is particularly effective during the winter months when midges are one of the only insects available.
Presentation
Fish this fly as part of a multi-fly setup, or alone on a traditional nymphing rig.
When to Use
Use the Turbo Midge when fish are feeding subsurface and not actively rising for dry flies.
Water Type
This fly can be used in both stillwater and moving water conditions.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be rigged with a small gold bead for additional depth.
Visibility & Floatation
The Turbo Midge is a sinking fly designed to be fished subsurface. The fine copper wire body provides a natural iridescence that can attract fish in various lighting conditions.
