If you get a chance to fish this hatch here are a few flies to take along:
F-Fly (tie in black or olive size 18-20)
Morgan's Midge size 20
CDC Adult Midge size 20
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Winter Midge Hatches have Begun
They're back! When I was out on Rapid Creek this past Sunday I saw fish feeding on midges up top. I hadn't seen any fishable hatches yet, but there they were. The midge hatches that occur January through March here on Rapid Creek in town are spectacular. Maybe it is because any hatch that brings fish to the surface in the middle of winter is rare and something to celebrate, but to me it seems that winter or not these hatches generate some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. I fish in town much more than I used to and have begun to look forward to the fishing opportunities to be found there during the winter. The midge hatches are definitely a highlight.
If you get a chance to fish this hatch here are a few flies to take along:
Matt's Midge size 20-22
If you get a chance to fish this hatch here are a few flies to take along:
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F-Fly is a favorite for lots of waters. I don't see it mentioned often, but ti's so quick and easy to tie, why not.
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