Emerging Midge

Fly: Martin O'Loughlin, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 2487BL Sz 22
Thread: Black Benecchi 10/0
Tail/post/wing: Rainbow Crinkle Flash
Abdomen: Blue Dun Super Fine With Thread Showing Through
Hackle: Grizzly Cock
Thorax: Blue Dun Super Fine
Note: Tail and post are tied in as one, with the body dubbing added then. The hackle is tied in beside the post at the eye, it is the wrapped around the post four or five times and tied off at the thorax area, then the thorax dubbing is added. The post is then tied down behind the thorax to form the wing, Hans van Kilnken 'Parapoly Sedge' style.


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