"Standard Flies: 27. The Midge" by Blacker, William

Author Blacker, William
Book The Art of Angling
Book Edition December 8th 1843
Page 32
June

Material

  • Hook: Midge
  • Tail: Grizzly, two fibers
  • Body: Ash coloured fur
  • Wing: Bunting wing, or lark

Original material

As written in the book:

Hook Midge. - Body, Ash coloured fur. Tail, Two fibres of a grizzle. Hackles. (No legs). Wings, Bunting wing, or lark. (Fox fur, off the face, or American squirrel.)

Long material list

Part Material Type Color
Tail Feather
Two fibers 		Grizzly
Body Fur
Ash 		 
Wing Bunting Natural

Pattern pictures

By: Håvard Eide - https://flyfisher.org
By: Håvard Eide - https://flyfisher.org