Why the Bling Midge Always Stays in My Fly Box
I honestly think the bling midge is one of those patterns that doesn't get nearly enough credit for how many tough days it has saved me on the river. If you've spent any amount of time staring at a bobber—sorry, indicator—on a slow winter morning, you know the feeling of trying every fly in your box with zero results. Then you tie on something small, flashy, and simple, and suddenly the fish wake up. That's exactly the niche this fly fills. It isn't trying to be a masterpiece of fly tying; it's just trying to look like a tasty, shimmering snack, and trout absolutely fall for it. ...