How To Tie a Zebra Midge (Fly Tying Tutorial)

In this complete step-by-step fly tying guide, I’ll teach you how to tie the Zebra Midge. It’s an easy fly to tie, making it perfect for beginners. But don’t let that fool you; the Zebra Midge is a very useful midge pattern and should be given a permanent spot in both your river and lake box.

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Quick Look:
Difficulty Level: Easy as pie
Tying Time: 3 – 5 minutes
Materials: Curved shank hook, countersunk bead, thread, and ribbing
Hook Size: 14 - 20

Tools Needed:
Vise
Bobbin holder for the thread
Scissors including an old pair to cut the ribbing wire
Whip finishing tool
Bodkin (optional)
UV Torch (only if you’re using a UV resin)

Zebra Midge Recipe:
Hook: Mouche 8464 size 14
Thread: Danville’s 70 denier Flymaster 6/0 Waxed in black
Bead: 3mm silver tungsten
Ribbing: UTC Ultra Wire Medium in silver
Resin: Solarez Bone Dry Thin

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Tight lines!