Midges and Chironomids

A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter w...

Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compo...

Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

This pattern was designed to be an emerging midge, is also excellent for small emerging mayflies including the prolific baetis or Blue Wing Olive...

Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge (Jigged, Barbless) When the bite gets technical, midges still get eaten. The Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge is a jig-style, ba...

A very useful pattern to have one's fly box. Has been used to imitate just about everything under the sun, that is of small size. Has enough weigh...

A very useful pattern to have one's fly box. Has been used to imitate just about everything under the sun, that is of small size. Has enough weig...

A deadly nymph pattern that is a real producer. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter wrapped wire wire for durabil...

Great stillwater and tailwater pattern. Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated t...

The origination of this pattern is a little unclear because a couple different fly tiers claim they designed it first. An attractor bloodworm/chir...

One can never have to many midge patterns, and this a great nymph to add to the box. Bead Wing gives this emerger a look that only a transparent ...

A nice little midge pattern that is sure to be successful on lakes throughout the US. Midges can be a major food source for trout, some areas the...

Midges are available all year round and in almost every river, an avid fisherman knows you need midges. This pattern is designed to replicate Midg...

A simple emerger pattern that is quite effective. This emerger should sit just below the surface, with a small piece of foam just barely keeping ...

Excellent midge pattern with tons of attraction. Perfect dropper candidate in a hopper/dropper setup. 

As the popularity of fly fishing grows, we start seeing more and more pressure on our local rivers. It is the subtleties that make be the differen...

A new pattern that provides a great alternative to heavily pressured fish. Imitates midges and small mayflies. A top producer when fish ignore s...

In the winter months chironomids and midges make up a good deal of a fishes food intake. This pattern is great for cold weather fishing, small and...

A great tail water, in two colors. Imitates a plethora of mayfly emergers. Flash wingcase adds to its effectiveness. One of those great do anythi...

Chironomids are the most prevalent food sources in lakes Trout eat a huge amount of these.  This is a simple, effective chironomid pattern. Fish ...

RIO's best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae patterns ever designed, and something that should be in everyone's box.

Much like a Wd-40, but with flash for the tail and wingcase. Great for drawing attention in murkier waters or low light hours

The theory in fly fishing has been when it is dark, fish light, and when it is light, fish dark. This rings true both in lighting conditions and w...

The fly pattern everyone needs to have in their stillwater box. This imitates the most common species of chironomid you see during peak season on m...

36 flies imitating a variety of midge life stages. Midges are available year around and in many areas are the primary food source for trout. Patte...

You'll appreciate the strike-inducing power of this versatile nymph pattern. General purpose nymph works well for mayflies, midges and other trout...

Hugely popular fly, especially on lakes.

A great Zebra Midge variant. A thin pearlesent rib followed by a thin wire rib gives this fly a new look with superb fishability. Tied on our popul...

Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It's estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed of mi...

Crystal Midge (Unweighted) Midges are on the menu all year long, and when trout get selective, a clean, natural midge is often the difference betwe...

Tailwater Essential Fly AssortmentTailwater fisheries can be highly productive but also challenging. Umpqua’s Essential Tailwater Fly Assortment in...