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Send as VFB eCard Lee's Midge Tied by Charlie Garwood Thread: Gray 8/0 Body: Gray ostrich herl Collar: Light dun micro-barb Hook: TMC 100 #20-26 Tying Instructions This pattern came to me via a fishing associate (Lee). It's extremely simple and fast to tie. The fluff on the ostrich herl lays flat against the hook when wet and makes a tremendous midge pattern. Experiment with colors to better match the midges of your favorite stretch of fast moving, cold water. Start thread 1/3 of hook behind eye. Build a thread base by winding thread back to the bend. Tie in a piece of ostrich herl, wind thread forward to a distance of 1/8 inch behind the eye. Wind the ostrich herl forward and secure with thread. Tie in a piece of light dun hackle (micro-barb) and make two turns (not more than three turns). Secure hackle with thread and build a small thread head. Whip finish and lightly glue. Charlie Garwood Linwood, North Carolina United States << Back Ascending Buzzer - Paul Slaney Bead Bloodworm - Linda Foote Biot Midge - Troy Allgood Blood Midge Larva - Todd Mobley Brassie - Matt McBroom Griffith's Gnat - Cindy Moeykens John's Glowing Midge - John Abbott Krystal Midge Pupa - Steve Beedle Lee's Midge - Charlie Garwood Olive Midge - Gary McBroom Olive Midge Emerger - Tony Spezio Olive Midge Emerger - David Lakin Peacock Quill Bodied Midge - Richard Ross Pheasant Tail Nymph - Byard Miller Serendipity - Kurt Standifird Stillborn Midge - Robb Nicewonger Swannundaze Midge - Eric Adams Tan Thread Midge - Normand Frechette Tunkwanamid - Neville Gosling Next >> Luxury Fishing Adventures Available Only At Line's End

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