Yarn Midge

Uses

Imitates the larval stage of the midge, which is sometimes important.

Variations

Other useful colors are black, tan, and olive.

How to Fish

On lakes, use the static midge, deep midge, or slow retrieve presentations. On rivers, use the shallow nymph presentation.

 
It's tough to get a small fly to break through the surface film, so you might need to use a sink-tip line or put a small split shot on the leader to make this fly sink. ink.