Jig Thread Midge

Cheech - May 2023

This fly really doesn't need much of an introduction if you just have watched some of our previous videos on this "Thread Midge" or "Yong Special" as some people call it. I love this version of this bug because I can throw it on either a euro rig, or just under a dry fly or bobber. My best colors are cream and brown, but feel free to experiment with colors that match your local bugs.

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - 22
  • Bead: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - 2.5mm (3/32") - Black Nickel
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0 - Black
  • Body: SemperFli Pure Silk - Brown #17
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $9.50
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    $13.25
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0

    $3.50
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk
    SemperFli Pure Silk

    SemperFli Pure Silk

    $4.39