Black Zebra Midge (Emerger)
A emerger fly imitating Chironomidae, fished in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Emerger
- Imitates: Chironomidae
- Hook sizes: #18, #20, #22
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 34–70°F
- Water types: Tailwater, Spring Creek, Freestone
- Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Regions: Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Whitefish, Grayling
How to tie the Black Zebra Midge (Emerger)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, sizes 18-22
Thread: UTC 70 Black
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, #18-22
- Thread: UTC 70 Black
- Rib: Fine silver wire
- Body: Black thread
- Wing: White CDC puff
- Thorax: Black dubbing
Tying steps
- Mount curved hook. Lay black thread base to bend.
- Tie in fine silver wire.
- Wrap black thread body to 70%.
- Counter-wrap wire in 6 turns.
- Tie in white CDC puff.
- Dub black thorax, whip finish.