Bling Midge

Cheech - November, 2021

The Bling Midge is a GREAT little fly that has a really good midgey profile while keeping the materials to a minimum.  There are many names for this style of fly, but all you need is some thick thread and the right amount of twist to get it to work.  The famous "Yong Special" or "Yong Flasher" is very similar to this bug and is done with Coats & Clark sewing thread.  Tie some up in different sizes and colors to match your local waters, or buy  them on our WEBSITE...  

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 2488 Nymph Hook - 22 - 25 Pack
  • Hook (alt): TMC 101 Dry Fly Hook - 20 - 25 Pack
  • Hook (alt): Core C1110 Dry Fly Hook - Straight Eye - 20
  • Hook (alt): Core C1120 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook - 22
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Black
  • Thread (Alternate): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
  • Thread: 3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Dark Brown
  • Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 3/0 - Brown
  • Flash: Mirage Flashabou - 3005 - Opal
  • Flash (Alternate 1): Veevus Pearl Tinsel - Small
  • Flash (Alternate 2): Flashabou - Original - 6904 - Ice Pearl Blue
  • Head Cement: TroutHunter Superior Water Based Head Cement
  • Super Glue: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    $2.49
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

    $3.50
    Veevus Pearl Tinsel
    Veevus Pearl Tinsel

    Veevus Pearl Tinsel

    $4.49
    UTC Ultrathread 210 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 210 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 210 Denier

    $2.49
    TMC 2488 Nymph Hook
    TMC 2488 Nymph Hook

    TMC 2488 Nymph Hook

    $35.90
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original
    Flashabou - Original

    Flashabou - Original

    $5.50
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier
    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier

    Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier

    $3.49
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed
    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed

    3/0 UNI-Thread Waxed

    $3.50
    TMC 101 Dry Fly Hook
    TMC 101 Dry Fly Hook

    TMC 101 Dry Fly Hook

    $32.50
    Mirage Flashabou
    Mirage Flashabou
    Mirage Flashabou

    Mirage Flashabou

    $6.99
    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook
    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook

    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook

    $6.99
    Core C1120 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook
    Core C1120 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook

    Core C1120 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook

    $8.49
    Core C1110 Dry Fly Hook - Straight Eye
    Core C1110 Dry Fly Hook - Straight Eye

    Core C1110 Dry Fly Hook - Straight Eye

    $8.49
    Core C1130 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook - Fine Wire
    Core C1130 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook - Fine Wire

    Core C1130 Curved Nymph & Scud Hook - Fine Wire

    $8.49