Ghost Midge

Cheech, March 2023

This fly was shown to me about 20 years ago by a fella named Jake Ricks. Along with his Better Baetis pattern, he has allowed us to tie this fly on video. The coolest thing about this fly is that you can change up colors and sizes, and implement this on any midge pupa! My favorite colors are cream, black, red, and brown and I tie them in about 16 to 22.

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless - 20
  • Bead: Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge - MT-Gunmetal
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Black
  • Rib: Veevus Pearl Tinsel - Small
  • Body: Life-Flex Spandex Material - Small - White
  • Bead Alternate: Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge - OP-Black
  • Bead Alternate: Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge - CC-Tan
  • Bead Alternate: Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge - CC-Peacock Emerger
  • Bead Alternate: Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge - TR-Peacock
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    $2.49
    Krystal Flash
    Krystal Flash
    Krystal Flash

    Krystal Flash

    $5.25
    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
    Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge
    Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge

    Killer Caddis Glass Beads - Midge

    $2.99
    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless
    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless

    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless

    $13.95
    Life-Flex Spandex Material - Small
    Life-Flex Spandex Material - Small

    Life-Flex Spandex Material - Small

    $3.90