{"product_id":"crystal-midge-glass-bead","title":"Crystal Midge - Glass Bead","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eCrystal Midge (Glass Bead)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eMidges catch trout \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e12 months out of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e — and when the fishing gets tough, they’re often the \u003cem data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e thing trout are truly keyed in on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eCrystal Midge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flashy, high-confidence midge pattern built to imitate that tiny, translucent “bubble” look midges naturally have in the water. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eglass bead\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a subtle shimmer and light refraction that stands out in cold, clear winter flows without looking unnatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eAccording to \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAmerican Angler\u003c\/strong\u003e, midges make up an estimated \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e22% of a trout’s diet\u003c\/strong\u003e — by far one of the most important food sources in most rivers and tailwaters. And because a lot of anglers still ignore flies smaller than a #16, trout often see fewer well-presented midges in these tiny sizes… which can mean more confident eats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"958\"\u003etranslucent peacock body\u003c\/strong\u003e, plenty of sparkle, and that clean glass-bead flash, this fly is a must-have when trout are feeding small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eWinter and early spring trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eTailwaters and technical rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eClear water and pressured fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eHow to fish it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eAs a dropper behind a heavier nymph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eUnder an indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eOn a Euro rig as your tag fly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Y Fly Co","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 14","offer_id":46152277721145,"sku":"bhcrymi-14bla","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 16","offer_id":46152277753913,"sku":"bhcrymi-16bla","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 18","offer_id":46152277786681,"sku":"bhcrymi-18bla","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 20","offer_id":46152277819449,"sku":"bhcrymi-20bla","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive \/ 18","offer_id":46152277852217,"sku":"bhcrymi-18ol","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive \/ 20","offer_id":46152277884985,"sku":"bhcrymi-20ol","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5637\/5353\/files\/Crystal_Midge_Black.jpg?v=1783123730","url":"https:\/\/ffipodcast.com\/products\/crystal-midge-glass-bead","provider":"Fly Fishing Insider Podcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}