Polywing Midge
A simple little fly that imitates any small dark fly. The polypropylene wing adds buoyancy along with the hackle.
- Submitted By: Fly Tying Guide
Materials
1
Place the hook in the vise and run the thread along the shank from the eye to a point opposite the barb.
2
Apply a mixture of antron dubbing to the thread forming a small dubbing rope.
3
Create a slightly tapered body, leaving about two hook eye lengths for the wing and hackle.
4
Catch in a small lengthof poly yarn, adjust so that the end of the yarn extends slightly beyond the bend.
5
Trim the excess and cover the butt ends forming an even under body for the hackle.
6
Prepare and catch in a dry fly hackle t the tie in point for the wing.
7
Take wraps of hackle towards the hook eye, remove the excess and form a small head.
8
Whip finish and apply head cement.