How to tie the AZ Disco Midge:
I know that this is not the “true original” recipe for the disco midge, so this little variation has been titled the AZ Disco Midge. I found it to be dynamite fly pattern for the San Juan River, Lees Ferry, and several other tailwaters with prolific midge populations. It also works well as a dropper pattern when the creeks are looking pretty muddy.
I like to tie this fly in sizes 18-24 with a mercury glass bead that I picked up from a local craft store. For this tutorial, I am tying on a size 10 hook and therefore am stuck with a gold bead. (I need to invest in a new lens for the camera) Play with bead choice colors and enjoy.
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Very nice tutorial for a great fly. Well done.
Thanks Sanders. I appreciate the kind word.
Ben
Nice tie Ben! Does the Hare Tron dubbing have flash in it or is it just straight black?
Kirk,
The Hare Tron Dubbin does have a bit of flash in it. I actually believe it’s Antron fibers that are mixed in with the rabbit fur. Gives it a little sparkle and in my opinion, very very buggy. They dye it in every color under the sun.
Ben
I’ve been tying a few different colors for the past few days. They look killer! Thanks Ben.
One of my favorite midges
Hi Ben, I tied up a bunch of these beadless for the Arkansas tailwater here in Pueblo, with white and red thread variations, and they are KILLING it! Great pattern!
That’s great to hear Eddie. Thanks for the kind words.
Ben