In this fly tying video, one of our in-house tying experts Ben Baxter shows us how to tie the Flash Bang Midge. Devan Ence originally developed this Solitude Fly Company pattern. The Flash Bang Midge is a great looking midge emerger that fishes well on technical tailwaters or anywhere you find midge hatches.

There are a few things we love about the Flash Bang Midge. First off, it’s a lightweight pattern, making it versatile in a variety of scenarios. It’s effective when fished high in the water column whenever trout are targeting emergers. Or, it can be fished as a part of a weighted nymph rig.

The Flash Bang Midge has a great appearance in the water, with just enough flash to grab some attention. The micro tubing body lends it a segmented, buggy look and the glass bead imitates the gas bubble of an emerging midge. This is all achieved with a relatively simple list of fly tying materials. Swap colors or change up the bead to match the hatch on your home water.

Follow along as Ben ties the Flash Bang Midge:

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Flash Bang Midge Materials List (Purple):

·     HOOK: Tiemco 2457 (#18 - #20)

·     THREAD: 70 Denier Ultra Thread (Black)

·     BEAD: Killer Caddis Glass Bead (Midge | Crystal Pearl Transparent)

·     BODY: Micro Tubing (Purple)

·     LEGS: Fluoro Fiber (White)

·     WING CASE: Pearl Tinsel (Medium)

You can also purchase the Flash Bang Midge here on the Anglers All website.

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If you have questions or if you need help getting started, please let us know. You can visit us at the fly shop in Littleton or give us a call at 303-794-1104. Whether it’s fly tying or anything else you need for your next adventure, our crew is always ready to help!