Zebra Midge - A simple staple that everyone should be able to tie

[@tomt5176]

Hey. Nice simple fly. I like the combo of the two black midges. Many of my freshwater flies are tied on Risen hooks and beads too. The Risen saltwater hooks I tied Crazy Charlies and Gotchas onto will be put to the test in a couple weeks. Thanks for sharing.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks, yeah two videos in a row of the same basic fly, named differently but they basically are the same thing with one difference, the head. The black beauty I tied last week was non weighted, the zebra midge is weighted with a bead. Thanks for watching, and yes risen hooks are great for the price no question! My favorite inexpensive hook out there!

[@ronporreca9574]

Which do you like only coating the whip finish wraps with resin or coating the entire fly?

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh yeah you can coat the whole thing if you like, just it will give a shiny look, which could be what your going for.

[@ronporreca9574]

@@McFlyAngler I like both. Sometimes the bare thread gets roughed up by teeth and make the midge more buggy. Other times the fish key in on a smooth look.
Do you have a favorite zebra midge color combination? Black thread, red rib and a white bead is probably my most productive combo of all time.

[@McFlyAngler]

I actually use black with copper rib all the time. For some reason the less color in comparison to the silver seemed to attract then on the San Juan where I fished often.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Cool

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler you're welcome