Spot Parachute Midge Cluster

Spot Parachute Midge Cluster (orange)
Spot Parachute Midge Cluster (grizzly)
Spot Parachute Midge Cluster (black)
Fly: Jim Cramer, Photographs: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Any short shank dry
Thread: Color to blend with hackle
Wing post: Antron, Glo Bug yarn, or most any similar dubbing. Firmly tie a clump of dubbing to the top center of the hook with strong thread. Tie the clump in at the center so that both ends/sides can be pulled up. Tightly post the body with three of four wraps of thread.
Hackle: To suit, Tie in with three wraps parachute style.

Note: This is simple, very quick tie. Colors and combinations can be changed to suit the tier. The body can be a natural gray or black or one of the hi-vis colors. The fish don’t seen to have a great preference. It would probably also represent a small beetle if needed.

Finish off the fly by pulling the excess dubbing up and cuttin the parallel to the hook much as if you were cutting off for a Glo Bug pattern. Flatten the body with your thumb and add a drop of head cement to the bottom if desired.


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