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.

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Quick facts

How to tie the Black Zebra Midge (Emerger)

Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, sizes 18-22
Thread: UTC 70 Black

Materials

Tying steps

  1. Mount curved hook. Lay black thread base to bend.
  2. Tie in fine silver wire.
  3. Wrap black thread body to 70%.
  4. Counter-wrap wire in 6 turns.
  5. Tie in white CDC puff.
  6. Dub black thorax, whip finish.

Where & when it hatches