1999 Dubuque Fly Fishers Fly Swap

Midge Pupa

tied by

Gary Kruse

 Hook: Mustad 3906b (16-20),  
  Mustad 94849 or

94859 (22-24)

 Size: 16-24
Thread: Olive 8/0
 Rib: Fine copper wire (optional)
Body: Lime green Flashabou
Thorax: Peacock herl
   

Notes on tying:

1. Attach thread, cover the hook shank, and return to just behind the eye of the hook. (Attach the ribbing material near the bend of the hook if it is used.)

2. Tie in the Flashabou and make the body by winding the Flashabou down the hook shank to the bend and back again. (Follow with the ribbing material if it is used.)

3. Tie in a single strand of peacock herl and form the thorax..

4. Tie off and whip finish.