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Flash Thread Midge Hook: Tiemco 200r #20 - #22 (or equivalent 1x long shank hook) Thread: Gudebrod rod wrapping thread in appropriate color and black UTC 8/0 fly tying thread (see notes) Body: Gudebrod rod wrapping thread in appropriate color Overbody/Abdomen: NA Thorax: Built up black UTC 8/0 thread to form thorax/head of midge Emergent Wing: spund krystal flash or ice dub
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Desert Storm Hook: Tiemco 2488 #18 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Fl. Fire Orange UTC 8/0 Body: Fl. Fire Orange UTC 8/0 Ribbing: Fl. Fire Orange thread spun clockwise Overbody/Abdomen: pearl krystal flash or flashabou Tail: NA Thorax: black superfine dubbing or peacock hearl |
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Lime Pupa Hook: Tiemco 2488 #18 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Fl. green UTC 8/0 Body: Fl. green UTC 8/0 Ribbing: Fl. green thread spun clockwise Overbody/Abdomen: pearl krystal flash or flashabou Tail: NA Thorax: black superfine dubbing or peacock hearl |
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Black & Gray Midge Emerger Hook: Daiichi 1130 #18 - #24 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black UTC Overbody/Abdomen: NA Ribbing: Silver fine wire Thorax: grey superfine dubbing Emergent wing: 3 strands pearl krystal flash |
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Latex Midge Pupa Hook: Tiemco 200r # 18- # 22 (or equivalent 1x long hook) Thread: Olive brown UTC 8/0 Body: thread Overbody/Abdomen: thinly cut clear scud back or thin plastic bag Tail: NA Thorax: Built up black UTC 8/0 thread |
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Wire Pupa Hook: Tiemco 401 #18 - # 24 (or equivalent hook) Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: olive or appropriate colored small wire Overbody/Abdomen: NA Ribbing: Olive UTC wire ribbed like brassie Tail: NA Thorax: Built up black UTC 8/0 thread |
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Red Midge Larva Hook: Tiemco 200rbl #18 - #22 (or equivalent 1x long hook) Thread: Red UTC 8/0 Body: Red UTC 8/0 thread Overbody/Abdomen: NA Ribbing: Red UTC 8/0 spun clockwise Thorax: very small, neat whip finish Emergent Wing: NA |
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Duran's poxy Midgemerger Hook: Tiemco 2488 #20 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black UTC spun a little counter clockwise for neat smooth tapered body Overbody/Abdomen: NA Ribbing: Fine Silver or copper wire Thorax: Black superfine dubbing Emergent Wing: Small dab of 5 minute epoxy |
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Bead Bubble Midge Hook: Tiemco 2488 #20 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Bead: Clear/pearl small glass bead held on top of shank with dental floss or 6x tippet Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black UTC spun a little counter- clockwise for neat smooth tapered body Ribbing: Fine Silver or copper wire Thorax: Gray superfine dubbing to hide tippet or floss |
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G.E.M (glass eye midge) Hook: Tiemco 2488 #20 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Bead: Clear/pearl small glass bead Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black UTC spun a little counter- clockwise for neat smooth tapered body Overbody/Abdomen: black goose biot Ribbing: Fine Silver or copper wire Thorax: Gray superfine dubbing to hold bead in place |
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WD-40 Hook: Tiemco 2488 #16 - #24 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black UTC spun a little counter clockwise for neat smooth tapered body Tail: Wood duck or mallard dyed wood duck flank Thorax: Black superfine dubbing built up to a pronounced, bulky thorax Wingcase: Pull the wood duck over the dubbing and tie off |
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KF Chocolate Emerger Hook: Tiemco 2488 #20 - #26 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Olive Brown UTC 8/0 Body: Olive Brown UTC spun a little counter clockwise for neat smooth tapered body Overbody/Abdomen: NA Ribbing: Fine Silver or copper wire Thorax: Mahogany superfine dubbing Emergent Wing: 3 Strands of krystal flash |
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Johnny Flash originated by Johnny Gomez Hook: Tiemco 200rbl #22 or Tiemco 2488 #24-26 Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Black thread spun counter-clockwise for smooth tapered body Tail: Brown saddle or neck hackle Thorax: Mahogany superfine dubbing Emergent Wing: 3 strands of pearl krystal flash or flashabou accent |
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Brassie Hook: Tiemco 2488 #18 - #22 (or equivalent scud hook) Bead: (optional on variations) Black or gunmetall Thread: Black UTC 8/0 Body: Small copper wire Overbody/Abdomen: NA Thorax: Black superfine dubbing or peacock hearl |