Everyone needs a black bugger, a black ant, and especially a black midge! In this video we show you how to make the best use of your dry fly capes as we tie all three of these flies using the same product. Feel free to mix and match your colors and sizes for these flies, and make sure to watch the bugger portion of the video because there are some hidden gems to help you tie a perfect bugger every time.
~ Cheech
Black Midge
Material List
Hook: Umpqua XC120BL-BN - 18
Hook (Alt): Fulling Mill 35050 Ultimate Dry Fly Hook, Barbless - 20
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0 - Black
Thread (Alt): Veevus Fly Tying Thread - 16/0 - Black #11
Rib: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Brown
Rib (Alt): 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Camel
Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - White
Wing (Alt): McFlylon Synthetic Yarn - White
Hackle: Special Purchase: Hebert Miner Pro Grade Cape - BlackMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
Black Ant
Material List
Hook: Umpqua XC120BL-BN - 14
Hook (Alt): Fulling Mill 35050 Ultimate Dry Fly Hook, Barbless - 14
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0 - Black
Thread (Alt): Veevus Fly Tying Thread - 16/0 - Black #11
Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - White
Wing (Alt): McFlylon Synthetic Yarn - White
Hackle: Special Purchase: Hebert Miner Pro Grade Cape - Black
Dubbing: Stalcup's Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Black
Dubbing (Alt): Kapok Dry Fly Dubbing - BlackMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below