Black Zebra Midge (Nymph)
A nymph 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: Nymph
- 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 (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2487, sizes 18-22
Thread: UTC 70 Black
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 2487, #18-22
- Bead: Small silver or gold bead
- Thread: UTC 70 Black
- Rib: Fine silver wire
- Body: Black thread
- Thorax: Black dubbing (sparse)
Tying steps
- Slide bead on hook, mount in vise.
- Lay black thread base to bend.
- Tie in fine silver wire.
- Wrap black thread body forward to bead.
- Counter-wrap silver wire in 6-8 segments.
- Tie off wire, dub tiny black thorax.
- Whip finish, UV resin or head cement.