Easy Midge Pupa Emerger Freshwater Hook : 16-18. Thread : 8/0 black. Body : Bare black hook shank or black thread. Head/Thorax : Peacock herl. Rib : Thin flashabou/ silver or pearl. Breather : White marabou.
Tying Instructions 1.Wrap shank with thread to just past hook bend. ( if not using black hook ) 2. Tie in rib/flash at end of thread past hook bend, advance thread to thorax area. 3. Advance flash along shank toward eye leaving a segmented appearance, stop at thorax and tie off. 4. Tie in small amount of white marabou pointing upwards just below hook eye. 5. Tie in peacock herl just below breather, I use two bits and make twist around thread with dubbing wax on it and wrap down to meet the rib, I then whip finish below the thorax where herl meets the rib.
Fly Notes I tried to copy Kaj Busch fly here from Australia's best trout flies however the short instructions left me guessing, apologies to Bushy but this version is how I managed to get it together.
Fishing Notes Longer leaders always an advantage chasing midge feeders, great as a dropper on the mad midge ball. Dead drift or fast figure 8 retrieve. Attempt to target individual fish, a slow , slow strip as fish approaches can bring results sometimes if your fly is ignored. Targeted species include midge feeding trout.
Location Notes Anywhere you find hatching midges.
Prey Notes Midge pupa representation.
Tier Grant Marshall

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