Fly Fishing the Midge

Fly Fishing the Midge (30 Min.) is about dry fly fishing the smallest species of our sport. Though diminutive in size, we show how simple, exciting and challenging fishing the midge can be. At the end of each season, after the crowds have dissipated and the fish have been pummeled by the relentless dredging of summer bobbers, a few select locals look forward to the serene and gratifying pace of winter/spring dry fly fishing. Join Craig Mathews, Phil Takatsuno and friends on their experience of a simple exhilarating approach and why they dry fly fish this small, prolific trout food source.

Fly Fishing the Midge

Chapters include:
Midge Introduction - The importance of midges to the trout as a food source.
Midge Patterns - The life cycle of midges and the fly patterns fly fishers should use.
Midge Gear - Recommended equipment when fishing midges.
Midge Habitat - Where and when to find the midges emerging at their peak for prime dry fly fishing.
Midge Stalking - How to approach dry fly fishing the midge.

All fish in the video were caught and released using a single dry fly midge unless specified.