Do not skip small winter midges
Do not skip small winter midges
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Do not skip small winter midges
How to do it: Fish tiny pheasant tail midge patterns in winter, including cold conditions, rather than avoiding them for size
Mistake it fixes: Avoiding winter midges because they are too small
Why it works: Winter midges can be the most reliable rising-fish opportunity of the year. Skipping them misses easy, consistent fish.
When it matters most: Winter fishing