Midge cluster

tob1

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Midge Cluster​

Midge Cluster |

Type of fly | dry fly, midge, chironomid
Originator of pattern if known | Staffan Lindstrøm from Norway
Tied and Submitted by | Tob1
Level of tying experience needed to tie this pattern | Intermediate, a little more complicated pattern, previous experience tying different types of patterns helpful.
Materials listed in order of tie in:|
Hook | dry fly size 10
Thread | Black 8/0
Tail | None
Body | Bennecchi chenille burned at one end and a knot at the other and tan and gray dry fly dubbing.
Head | Thread
Special tying notes | See step by steps included below
Target species | Trout and grayling
Fishing notes |

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Step by step:



make a knot in the chenille thread


quickly burn the end of the thread










 
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Great idea. Trygve sent me one of this pattern last season and it was very effective for me not only during the midge season, but at other times. Midges "raft" together, so the idea of a clustered tie make a lot of sense.

Creative pattern; excellent tie.

Pocono
 
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