Blood Midge (Nymph)
A nymph fly imitating Chironomus plumosus, fished in January, February, March, April, October, November, December across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Nymph
- Imitates: Chironomus plumosus
- Hook sizes: #16, #18, #20
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Water temp: 38–65°F
- Water types: Tailwater, Spring Creek, Lake
- Best months: January, February, March, April, 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 Blood Midge (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2487, sizes 16-18
Thread: UTC 70 Red
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 2487, #16-18
- Bead: Small red or silver bead
- Thread: UTC 70 Red
- Rib: Fine silver wire
- Body: Red thread (shiny)
- Thorax: Black dubbing
Tying steps
- Slide red bead, mount hook.
- Lay red thread base to bend.
- Tie in silver wire.
- Wrap red thread body forward; coat with UV resin or thin varnish for shine.
- Counter-wrap silver wire in 7-8 tight segments.
- Dub small black thorax behind bead.
- Whip finish, head cement.