Trout porpoising through the top of the water, fins, and snouts just clipping through the surface is a telltale sign of fish gorging on midge emergers. Due to the small profile of most midges and chironomids, they have to struggle to break through the surface tension of the water, trapping these small flies just within reach of the feeding trout. The Quill Midge Emerger is a supped-up and ultra-versatile version of the old Smoke Jumper. Available in black, olive, grey, and cream, this fly can match almost every midge hatch and will assuredly become one of your favorite patterns in no time!
Dry/Wet: Dry or Wet
Fly Category: Generalist Pattern
Family: Midges & Chironomids
Species: Black Flies, Bloodworms, Chironomids, & Miscellaneous Midges
Life Stage: Pupa, Emerger
1 Review
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A few strikes on a great pattern
I was able to use this for some late day hatches when fish were hanging low. Got a few strikes and landed 1 brownie. God general pattern in black or olive are my preference.
