Wingcase/legs: Wood duck. They are fished with a dry fly imitation. We like this all around in a size 18 for baetis; smaller sizes are perfect for midges. In order to tie a successful midge, you need to focus on a few key attributes. If the fish are active during a hatch, it’s easy to lose sight of these small flies. It adds a touch of extra segmentation look and flash in the water. It’s going to find fish mid to late summer. I caught my first rainbow trout in late May 1967, right after graduating from high school. Size selection here is critical. It took me a while for the Klinkhammer style dry fly to catch my attention, and it was actually Louis, who really got me started fishing Klinkhammers. I always keep a half dozen 20-22 size Klinkhammers in my box during the winter months. Don’t worry about casting 40 feet upstream to the opposite bank. Midge adults are small and often difficult to fish. And sometimes surprised by the size of the fish at the end of the line! This is an excellent all around BWO emerger pattern that will imitate a number of insect species. This stage of their life cycle usually is termed an emerger by anglers, a term popularized by Swisher and Richards in their 1971 magnum opus, Selective Trout. Drop it 20″ off the back of a dry fly and you’re almost guaranteed to catch fish whether you’re on a finicky spring creek or a heavily pressured tailwater. Sorry to hear that everything is frozen over. Purple and green are two variations that catch a ton of fish and can be used in tandem with some of the more classic choices. BWO fishing is some of the most enjoyable of the year but sometimes it is limited to a couple of hours a day during the hatch if you just fish dry flies. I used to fish them a lot in size 20, but recently, I have been using them more in size 26. Very civilized too – basically from 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. Cast upstream about eight yards towards the opposite bank. With a little practice, you’ll find tying midge patterns is one of the easiest types of flies to imitate and require very little materials making it both affordable … Brewer’s Butthead SparkleDun: This slender fly is a unique pattern, but great representation of the BWO. Pheasant Tail Nymph: Don’t ever count out the pheasant tail. Seems here in CO trout are really liking those even over the rs2 foam wing. BWO’s often hatch in big numbers and sometimes the parachute patterns don’t cut it. Midge Patterns 101. If a midge is fortunate to make it to the Adult stage, there are a few options to consider to grab a hungry trout. Klinkhammers make great searching patterns when there’s not a hatch in progress and have proven to coax trout to the surface for me when all other patterns failed. If you believe that, open the fly box of any fly angler you know that regularly catches trout, and I bet you’ll find at least a few of them in their box. Think of them as the hook riding down at and angle in the water as the fly drifts, like an emerger struggling to hatch into an adult. Also, use a longer leader if at all possible; something between 10 and 12 feet is going to be best. The long wings off the back of the hook are going to set this one apart from the other patterns. Ghost Nymph: This fly is great to use out west in Wyoming or Montana. Most of the time, trout find it hard to turn a cheek to this pattern. The Blue Winged Olive name has been applied to numerous types of flies so be wary when someone says BWO’s are working. I’ll gladly give up catching numbers of fish during the winter, in exchange for taking a handful of fish on the surface with tiny dry flies. Thanks for the comment and following Gink & Gasoline. When we think about hitting trout water during the winter months, most of us don’t typically think about fishing dry flies. I weighed it heavy against Harrop’s CDC Biot Dun and it fell short only because of my personal success with that pattern. That’s when the trout will really eat it up. The pattern database on this site contains several emergers and variations, but here are my favorite emerger patterns for fishing the BWO hatches throughout the season: This is a floating nymph, and one of my favorite patterns for those BWO hatches. The most successful is going to be up and across. I think it was developed for the frying pan but it fishes well everywhere. Jan 25, 2016 - Simple and effective emerger pattern for any Baetis species. Cannon also ties the Snowshoe Hare Midge Cluster, which is a phenomenal midge pattern for trout as well. Midge patterns can be fun to tie, especially easier ones that work well on the water! They’ll use their midsection to help propel them along through the water. That’s a great list of flies Kent. It’s darker tint is going to be a great imitation of the BWO. It is helpful to have a basic understanding of the the midge life cycle which has distant larval and pupal stages between the egg and adult stages. Plus the WD40’s are mucho easy to tie in tiny sizes. Below are six proven winter dry flies and emergers that have served me well over the years. Klinkhammers are unique in the fact that the majority of the pattern rides below or in the surface film. Both are good recommendations. Even if there is a storm brewing, these flies will hatch in major numbers so don’t run away from the water too soon. There are a few ways to cast BWO nymphs. When these flies are in their nymph stage, they tend to be very active. Fish the dries similar to how you would fish a Caddis or Adams. Description. Note: Tie this pattern in colors to match the naturals. Here are two versions of Morgan's Chironomid Emerger. The Midge Adult / Dry Feeder Creek’s Gray Ugly . I can see that this pattern could be modified to replicate a BWO as well. Much like the Catskill-Style dry flies, I think many fly anglers write off Griffith’s Gnats as uncool and outdated. Once it swings, strip back towards you and try again. It's proven it's self time after time. The process of breaking … Baetis (BWO) Emerger The Blue-winged Olive mayfly emergers have bodies that are a shade of brown/olive, and an emerging dun or blueish colored wing. There’s a reason every trout selection of flies always seems to have a couple Griffith’s Gnats in it. This strategy is going to be one of the most successful when fishing BWO nymphs. Added those two great patterns as suggestions for the readers. This will ensure the fly gets all the way to the bottom. As soon as the fly is directly across from you, be ready for the strike. As a dyed-in-the-wool black bass angler, (and I plan to be always) putting the baitcasting equipment aside and handling a fly fishing outfit is certainly one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy oneself. You can also fish a down and across method with these flies. The Foam Back Emerger is one of my favorite flies to fish year round. Keep an eye out for the Baetis Foam Emerger as well, which utilizes the same type of foam but wears the more traditional bwo colors. A simple cast 8-10 yards upstream in slower moving water is plenty. One way to fish the BWO nymphs is with an indicator of some sort. Hatchmaster Blue Winged Olive: This fly is a great imitation of the BWO. They imitate midge clusters and trout keep midges on their food menu every day of the year. Water with vegetation or shallow gravel runs are going to be the most successful for anglers. The loop wing is a great pattern and I’ve caught lots of trout on it and it’s very close to Harrop’s as well. They appear to be mosquitos on the water and some of your best chances of imitating them are to use a cluster pattern like a griffiths gnat. During this video, I share my tying procedures first, and then talk more about the pattern in detail. I hold the highest respect for Rene Harrop as a fly designer. Then again, I could probably get used sitting in a shanty with some tunes, snacks and some good whisky or bourbon. Just got down to this write-up in my in-box. While I love to toss the BWO dry flies when the fish are rising, I also like to extend my fishing days a little longer by fishing my favorite BWO nymphs before and after hatches. I’d go nuts if all my water was frozen over. Stock some in your box and break them out when you find yourself dealing with picky trout. We don’t want the fish focusing on the line in the water. That’s a great dry/dropper setup for the winter. These flies are going to be small (anywhere between 16-22) so pay close attention. This has to be one of the simplest yet effective BWO emerger imitations I have ever seen and you can tie it in less than 2 minutes. Flash: One strand of Flashabou. These flies hatch in the evenings and afternoons so a BWO nymph is going to be a great searching pattern if you don’t see anything rising. Also, these flies are going to be some of the most active during bad weather. Eight Must Have Blue Winged Olive Dry Fly Patterns April 12, 2013 3:35 pm Published by Bighornangler 2 Comments Best Bighorn River Dry Fly Patterns. These are my go to dries in winter, especially in grey colour. Like every other fly, the Blue Winged Olive will go through the nymph, emerger and dry stages. A Blue Winged Olive is the common name for a fly that is part of the Baetis fly group. Both patterns can easily imitate any mayfly if the colors and size are right. Let’s get on the water… just let me know when you can. When trout are sipping on midges, or are really spooky, a well presented Griffith’s Gnat will usually get the job done. Very nice list! Body: Olive beaver dubbing. I am with you the whole way on trout fishing. Morgan’s Midge. Your topics are always of interest and we’re always learning something. Blue Winged Olive: You can find this fly between size 14 and 22. - You can swing it as a soft hackle, fish it behind a dry fly in the film, dress it with floatant and fish it as a bwo, trico, midge or simply fish it on a nymph rig. Late morning through the afternoon is the time of the day when I find midge and blue winged olive hatches to appear the most, and it’s often the bitter cold days with drizzling rain or snow flurries when the hatch decides to show up. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/242235_10151504013677003_1675191875_o.jpg. I’m really happy you took the time to suggest it. While fishing a small tailwater in Montana I came across a small run where BWO’s were hatching like clockwork. BWO emergence and are must haves anglers., 1971 or later subtle forms, make sure to carry a zebra midges vise, loads. The razor foam that’s incorporated in the pattern, helps keep the fly drifting right in the surface film. Cheers, This is one of my favorites during the winter. They just need to give me a pretty rise and tug my line a few good times. My top 2 recommended dry midge patterns are actually attractor patterns called the Griffith’s Gnat and Gray Ugly. Merry Christmas to you as well my friend. It is a dilemma for me, but a pleasurable one whether I want to bass fish or chase trout. Keep up the good work- it’s much appreciated. Baetis Emerger (BWO) Most mayflies hatch just under or in the surface film. Spiderweb tippet between 5-7x is going to help. Looks like ice fishing will have to suffice for now! It’s during these special two hour windows of trout fishing, that the winter can provide us some of the most rewarding catches of the year. Unless I can identify BWO’s on the surface, I like dropping the old WD40 off a Griffith’s gnat when I am prospecting the occasional winter risers. If you’re fishing in slower water, be patient before you start stripping. This pattern is easy to tie and always has a place in our boxes. Mostly in a boring Amsterdam tram…. At first glance they are very similar. The RoyPalms Special Emerger – is a go to for me here in CO. Sizing them down, they can work wonders for taking trout that have grown weary of the parachute silhouette, and they float high and are also pretty easy to see. The trout don’t even have to be all that big either. The Sprout Baetis Emerger fly pattern is one of the most effective emerger dry flies we use during the Spring and Fall Baetis (Blue Winged Olive or BWO) hatch here on the Missouri River in Montana. We want them to see the fly and not have to think twice about striking. And you’re right about the RS2. The majority of his patterns are fish catching machines, and one pattern particularly, that I’ve grown very fond of fishing during BWO hatches, is his Harrop’s CDC Biot Dun BWO. There are times when the hatches are more prominent, but it’s a wonderful fly to have in your box at all times. I don’t see the sedgehammer in fly shops near as much, but it’s a great pattern and an easy tie. If using a dry fly, be sure to tie on a BWO to use. This fly can imitate almost any small, emerging insect. They work well together for me. It takes more skill, but pay attention to the end of the fly line to identify strikes. Sizes: 18, 20, 22. Midge Fly Patterns Click on the picture or the fly name for a link to a fly pattern sheet with pictures and tying directions. It was the first time I’d seen the pattern before, and it honestly didn’t look all that appealing to me because it carried the wear of being stowed in a fly box for several years. Thanks for sharing your favorites. 21 comments / Posted on August 29, 2020 / by Kent Klewein, Fly fishing winter hatches. These flies will hatch during the warmer parts of the day. They can swim well under water and the high activity attracts the fish. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. All you really need to do is google the name and you’ll have no problem finding a place to purchase them online. Thanks Kent, keep up the great work! Some fly pattern sheets … I’ve added it to the list. You can drowned it or fish it on the surface and it does well in both places. Add a name or favorite quote. The bead head is going to get the fly to the bottom, but there is also an option without a bead head that allows the fly to sit higher in the water column. Good group of bugs. It’s great to own both to use as searching flies. Keep the fly line as tight as you can and let it drift across your body. Two of my favorite flies to use in the winter are 1) small parasol midges with sparse posts (i know it’s not a true dry fly since the midge sits in the film, but it’s still effective), and 2) Small sedgehammers #18-22. With the popularity of parachute dry flies over the years, many of us have lost sight of the trout catching capabilities of Catskill-Style dry fly patterns. It’s not an everyday occurrence by any means, but when it happens, it feels like someone turns the heat up a few notches, and I’m instantly warmed head to toe. They are mayflies with olive bodies and dark wings. I’ll never forget working a pod of rising fish during the winter five or six years with a first-time client of mine. A look into a midge box often shows rows of drab colored flies in olive, black, and brown. Have a great day my friend. Chances are you won’t have signal to Google the fly so you nod your head and move along. The long wings off the back of the hook are going to set this one apart from the other I’ll let you know how they work in Western Canada. Plus, they’re easy to find in any sort of fly shop! This dry fly is extremely common, but always going to find fish. These mayflies include the Baetis, Attenella, … I live in Wyoming- he’s in Colorado- your posts end up being a great way to keep us in touch. Purchase it in size 18-24 and enjoy the action. One of the most effective midge patterns we've tied and fished. Like all the fantastic videos from Tightline Productions , this one offers clear, step-by-step instructions for tying the pattern, as well as important tips that will help you when tying other patterns. It’s hard to beat a small RS2 in the dead of winter, but I’ve had succes with other bwo patterns as well. Like any dry fly, the strike is going to likely happen within the first few seconds of it being on the water. Sedgehammer, Parasol Emerger, CDC Cripple Thor BWO, CDC F-Fly, CDC Shuttlecock, Roy’s Special Emerger (Roy Palm), Loop Wing BWO Emerger. Knowing the names of flies is an important skill for anglers to have. The BWO emerger selection. Here’s a LINK to my store -> River Traditions, “This site is owned and operated by River Traditions LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Michigan, USA. Beadhead CDC BWO Emerger: This fly is most commonly found in size 16-18. The fish are going to hiding in the slower pockets or eddies. The fly is also tied with foam post/parachute style but the CDC and the flashy shuck are a constant in the original pattern. Though this fly is best when used to imitate a BWO, it is a great imitation of all sorts of baetis nymphs, and is sure to draw some fire. While those patterns are deadly, and should absolutely be used, don’t be afraid to step out a bit and use some flashier colors. All of the patterns featured below catch Bighorn trout each year during the BWO emergence and are must haves for anglers. Thanks to all who have commented! Two of my favorite flies to use in the winter are 1) small parasol midges with sparse posts (i know it’s not a true dry fly since the midge sits in the film, but it’s still effective), and 2) Small sedgehammers #18-22. Captcha loading...In order to pass the CAPTCHA please enable JavaScript. Here is a test: what is a Blue Winged Olive? I tried a half dozen patterns with no success, when my client reached into his box and handed me a size 22, Cannon’s Snowshoe Hare BWO Emerger. Midge Dry/Adult. They’ll also cling to rocks and vegetation when they are feeding. Their bodies are quite slim and you may have heard them referred to as minnow nymphs. Thanks for dropping me a couple of your favorite winter time dry flies and emergers. If you like fishing tiny flies, the RS2 has probably become a staple for you on the water. River Traditions LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com”. I’ve added it to the bottom of the post, with all of the other G&G Winter Pattern Suggestions. In the rare times when the WD-40 seems a little slow, I like a juju baetis in various colors for a backup dropper. Cast just below you along a bank and let it drift until it begins swinging. Larry. When I lived in Missoula, there was place right in town that consistently had risers and it was rare to see anyone else out fishing them. A good buddy of mine proved to me a number of times over the years, the value of always having a few of these guys in fly box. It’s true that day in and day out, most anglers will find their nymphs and streamers to be much more productive, but every once in a while, when luck is on our side, we can find ourselves smack dab in the middle of a winter hatch, with trout rising all around us. It’s not common to cast down stream in fly fishing, but it can be successful with these flies due to their ability to swim. To paraphrase the late great Mitch Hedburg, midges are like rice: they’re great if you’re hungry and want to eat a thousand of something. For time of day, the best option is midday to evening. The Biot Mayfly and Midge Emerger is tied to a TMC 100 in sizes 18-22 with 8/0 thread, biot bodies, and natural dun hen hackle. Barr’s Emerger: Barr’s Emerger is a great option. That’s great to hear that you and your son use G&G as a platform for fishing conversation. Photo Louis Cahill. For those that prefer to spend more time on the water than at the vise tying fly fishing flies, this fly pattern by Aaron Jasper of Trout Predator Online is for you! Brook’s Sprout Baetis Emerger Sizes: #16, #18, #20, #22. As long as the water is above 40 degrees fahrenheit, the BWO’s will hatch. In my experience, for beginners, one of the most surprising aspects of fly fishing … Barr’s Emerger BWO Hook: 2X-short emerger hook (here, a Dai-Riki #125), sizes 18-24. I’ve had a lot of success with loop wing bwo emergers this winter. Thanks for the suggestion. We had managed one trout right off the bat, but after that, the trout wanted nothing to do with us. Few things are more embarrassing than asking an angler on their way up from the water what flies to use and not being able to understand their answer. Most midge fly patterns mimic these various stages and can be generally classified as larva patterns, pupa patterns, emergers and adult. Despite being called a Midge, this pattern works just as well during a Baetis (Blue Winged Olive Hatch). If you tie, I also recommend ribbing the biot with an extra-fine  pie of copper or gold wire. Great article! Kent, Again, these flies are going to be small so you don’t need your six or eight weight rod. steve. Funny you mention the Loop Wing BWO Emerger. So, before you head out on your next fly fishing adventure, be sure to grab a few of these killer imitations. Get this fly as close to the bottom as you can. I miss the F-fly and a similar shuttlecock cdc! As part of my "Two Minute Tying" series, this Foam Wing Midge is a simple pattern that I carry in few colors, yet it produces more often than not. Thanks, Hayden. The Morgan’s Midge is a great fly to have in your box from fall through spring in the Black Hills and beyond! If your local fly shop does not carry some these, is there an online store you would recommend to buy them at? Until you’ve experienced a quality BWO hatch, you haven’t fished! It’ll show whether or not the fish are more interesting in the dries rather than the nymphs or emergers. Thread: Dark brown, 16/0 Veevus. All you need to do is downsize your tippet and rig them up, with a standard dry fly/dropper rig. Let it get as low as it can! https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/242235_10151504013677003_1675191875_o.jpg, Make The Straight Line Practice Rod: Video, Fly Fishing: Searching for That Needle in a Haystack, 4 Proven Ways To Effectively Fish A Streamer. About CATCH Midge Patterns and Chironomid Flies. I can recall clearly being out fished by him five to one during BWO hatches, when I was using the latest parachute offering and he was fishing a size 22 old school Castskill BWO. This BWO pattern sits just slightly canted above the water surface while a PMD pattern typically rides right on the surface. Midge Fly Patterns. It’s sparse profile can effectively imitate various baetis and midge species, especially when the size is matched correctly to the naturals on the water. This Barr’s Emerger BWO video includes detailed fly-tying instructions. Blue wing olives come in many varieties to imitate the BWO … We’er going to have to hit the water together some time in the future. A very well liked pattern in the west for small BWO and midge nymphs and emergers. Since I am hopelessly addicted to dry flies, that is what I love about winter/early sping in the northern Rockies – hitting a pod of trout sipping dries. I recommend the Hi-Vis version for those of you out there that have a tough time seeing tiny dries on the surface. When fishing the emerger or dry flies, focus on the slower moving water. As far as equipment is concerned, the lighter the better. It’s as universal as flies come, but it is always going to catch fish. It can be a bright bobber tied a foot or two above the fly or a dry fly. Midge patterns are an essential part of any angler’s fly box. The best dry fly action starts about 9 and includes light colored midges, BWO's and caddis size 20-24. Gifts that should always be full appreciated by the fly angler, otherwise they may decide to not show up again until spring. bwo Dry Fly BWO Mayflies, or beatis, can produce multiple generations and are a standard food source used by anglers worldwide. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Be sure to fish the nymph patterns in the morning or any time before the hatch. Your email address will not be published. Sounds like you need to make a fly fishing trip down south my friend. Anything between three and five is plenty. Don’t forget to swing the baby at the end of your drift. I like the list. I posted this fly because I receive numerous queries… Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I had a list of about 14 patterns that I had put together for the post but I went with only six because I was trying to keep it simple for all the entry-level fly fisherman out there. That all changed of course, when we took three consecutive trout immediately after tying it on. I guess a lot of it has to do with the fact that I believe hatches in the dead of winter, are like rare gifts handed down from above. Most of those fly patterns you should have no problem finding in the store. Been around for a while and rightly so as it works. This will draw in the fish. We’re frozen solid. As long as the fly line is not dragging the fly downstream you can expect a strike. I won’t be able to try until Mid March. Required fields are marked *. Since BWO’s are a part of the mayfly family, they are all over the water year round. Midge Dries or Adults are the final stage for midges that fly fisherman care about. Don’t shy away because you think it’s too common. Tail/Shuck: Brown or ginger hackle fibers. That is, of course, if we decided to bet against the odds, and pack our dry fly box. I am reading your blog with pleasure, daily. My son and I both enjoy your posts a lot-he sent me this one early as he gets your daily posts and I get the weekly. Like your lecherous Uncle Robert at the all-you-can-eat clam strip buffet at the titty bar on Nice job as usual. This BWO emerger pattern can be tailored to match the mayfly naturals in any river. We’ve been to Andros South twice together- your posts add to our dreams of that as well. Midge adults or even emerging midges tungsten bead gets these midge larva/emerger imitations … I eventually got tired of him whacking fish standing right next to me in the river, and I finally asked him if he would give me one to tie on the end of my line. Patterns 16 & smaller ( Zibra midge!!! Pay close attention to the end of the fly line! I’ve personally been fishing the RS2 Foam Wing Emerger this winter with great success. Thorax: Natural beaver fur. I also believe I’ve linked most of the photos and one additional word link for each pattern I referenced in the post to places online that you can purchase them. That makes me very happy. Your email address will not be published. Learn to tie many great flies in the Orvis fly-tying video library Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Different areas of the world have their own set of terminology for flies. You can find it anywhere from Walmart to specialty fly shops. Very versatile bug. Topped with a brass beadhead and a little flash to help it shine through cloudy water, the Beadhead Flashback Barr's Emerger has earned its stripes in the field and on the water, making it one of the most popular and effective mayfly emerger patterns on the market. 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