Mighty Midge Fly Tying Kit

The Mighty Midge proves that sometimes the smallest flies catch the biggest fish. Designed to imitate midge larvae and pupae, this simple but highly effective pattern is a year-round producer on rivers, tailwaters, lakes, and spring creeks wherever trout feed on small insects. When trout become selective and refuse larger flies, the Mighty Midge shines. This kit includes all the materials needed to tie 25 Mighty Midges, along with access to a step-by-step instructional video from Togens Fly Shop featuring Stanton Jack. What's Included Scud Hooks (25 pack) Tungsten Beads (25 pack) UTC 70 Denier Thread Togens Wire Togens Ultra Stretch Everything needed to tie 25 Mighty Midges. Why It Works Midges are one of the most important food sources in many trout fisheries and are available nearly every day of the year. The Mighty Midge combines a slim profile, subtle segmentation, and realistic translucency to imitate these tiny insects in a way trout find difficult to ignore. The red wire rib adds a touch of attraction while maintaining a natural appearance, making this pattern equally effective in clear water and pressured fisheries. Perfect For Beginner and experienced fly tyers Tailwaters and spring creeks Winter and early-season trout fishing Euro nymphing and indicator rigs Anglers looking for a dependable year-round pattern How To Fish It Fish the Mighty Midge as part of a two-fly nymph rig, under an indicator, or on a euro nymph setup. It works especially well as the smaller fly in a tandem setup when trout are feeding on tiny insects. Focus on getting a drag-free drift near the bottom where midge larvae and pupae naturally collect. When fishing pressured water, downsizing to a pattern like the Mighty Midge can often turn refusals into eats. Learn To Tie It This kit includes access to a step-by-step instructional video from Togens Fly Shop featuring Stanton Jack, making it easy to follow along and tie durable, fish-catching Mighty Midges with confidence.