Midge
The Midge is a general fly pattern used to imitate the small aquatic insects that make up a major part of a trout’s diet throughout the year. Midge patterns may represent the larval, pupal, emerging, or adult stages, with nymph and pupa imitations usually fished below the surface and adult patterns presented with a drag-free drift on top. They are especially important during winter, on tailwaters, and in lakes or slow-moving streams where larger insects may be scarce. Midges are commonly tied in sizes 18 through 26 or smaller, although larger versions can also be effective. Because the flies are so small, keeping the pattern sparse, maintaining accurate proportions, and using fine tippet are often more important than adding excessive detail.
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Recipe
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Hook · dry fly sizes 18 - 28
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Thread · white
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Tail · cream hackle fibers
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Body · cream rabbit dubbing
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Hackle · cream hackle