Some Zebra Midges

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One of my local forums has mentioned that the Trout on the Lower Illinois River are hitting Zebra Midges, Olive and Copper. I tied some up. The upper two are size 16, middle is a size 18, bottom is a size 20. I would have had two each of all three sizes, but I kept dropping the second size 18 and second size 20. I finally gave up on it. I don't even want to touch the size 22 scud hooks I have.....

Those are nice looking. Way to dang small for me to tie, but pretty awsome. I have often wondered how those would work on bluegill..........

Nice Work

What size is that bottom hook? Good looking work

Allan

Very Nice!! Those small hooks are tough to tie till you get used to them.

Plateboater, the bottom hook is a size 20 scud hook.

Fatman, I've tied on these, and some TMC size 20 dry fly hooks. It's not really the "tying" that's a problem, but just getting the darn thing into the jaws of my vise, and getting it to stay there. I'm using a knock-off Regal. I wonder if Regal Midge jaws would fit? Of course, I'm looking at getting a rotary vise here soon, and being able to tie small flies is one of the things I'm looking at.

Excellent tyes - great pattern out here also. Used them at Lake Crowley to catch Browns, Rainbows, & Sacramento Perch.

Nice work Allen !! Learned the craft through small midge patterns. Those are well done !

Now that is a small hook to play with ......are you using a magnification lens over the area or is that with your 20/20?

Plateboater, I haven't been able to tie ANYTHING without my reading glasses for over a year now.

Very nice ties.

Very nice set of flies, thanks for posting the pic of them.