Hatching Midge

Tied By Brent Jones

Hook: TMC 100 size 18

Thread: Griffin Sheer 14/0, yellow

Shuck: Wapsi CDC, Light Dun

Rib: Thread

Abdomen: Hareline Turkey Biot Quill, PMD (pale morning dun)

Wing case: Wapsi CDC, Light Dun

Hackle: Whiting Pro Grade Midge Saddle Hackle, Grizzly

Thorax: 2 strands of Peacock Herl

Head: Thread

Notes:

This gem is from the book “Tying Dry Flies” (revised edition by Randal Kaufmann. It’s a fantastic book as well as a fantasy imitation for a midge.