Lil Patriot Midge
Words By: North 40 Outfitters
Posted: January 02, 2015

This pattern will work great in cold weather fishing situations. Especially tailwaters such as the Missouri River in winter. This fly is a trout magnet. The red and blue combiation of materials with lend hand in making this fly stand out in a crowd and get trout chasing your fly. Fish inhale midge larva, pupa and adults all day long in winter, so why not put something in front of their mouth you know they will have a pankering for. The Lil Patriot Midge does just that.

Materials:

  • Dai Riki #135 Size 16/18
  • Small Red Glass Bead
  • Small Silver Brush Wire
  • Montana Fly Co. Blue Midge Body Thread