Midge
Cluster (Indicator Fly)
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| Hook: |
Tiemco 2487 in size 14-20 |
| Thread: |
Black 8/0 Uni-thread |
| Body: |
Black / White Poly Yarn |
| Thorax: |
None |
| Legs: |
Parchute Grizzly Hackle or CDC |
| Rib: |
None |
| Instructions: |
- Secure thread at head, wrap back to mid shank.
- Cut a 1-2 inch bunch of poly yarn (black and white) and
lay along shank.
- Tie in poly at mid shank with a few tight wraps in the
middle of the bunch so that each end flares out and up.
- Pull both ends of the poly upward and make a few
circular wraps at the base (much like when tying a parachute fly).
- Tie in a short barb CDC hackle to match hook size.
- Wrap the CDC hackle parachute style around the base of
the poly yarn.
- Trim CDC excess, whip finish, cement, and trim poly to
desired length to form a nice fluffy tuft.
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| Variations: |
CDC can be replaced with grizzly or dark dun hackle.
Small tags of randomly placed flashabou can be added for wings. |