Super Stretch Midge Larva

Curtis, March 2023

If you like to fish bloodworms or midge larva on lakes or rivers, this is a great pattern to have in your box. In addition to the new Umpqua XC 240 barbless hooks, the new Hareline Midge Stretch Rib is the star of this pattern. It's a great way to add a ribbed or segmented look to your flies but it doesn't add a lot of bulk. You can tie this in a variety of sizes and tack on a tungsten bead if you need it to get down fast. Great pattern for fish feeding closer to the bottom of a lake or river. I'd recommend tying it in red, tan and green. Those are all great chironomid or midge larva colors.

Material List
  • Hook: Umpqua XC240BL-BN - 16
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Beige
  • Thread (alt): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Tan
  • Ribbing: Midge Stretch Rib - Tan
  • Body Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
  • Blood Red Version Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Red
  • Thread (alt): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
  • Ribbing: Midge Stretch Rib - Blood Red
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    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
    Midge Stretch Rib
    Midge Stretch Rib

    Midge Stretch Rib

    $4.20
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)

    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish (1/2oz)

    $19.50
    Umpqua XC240BL-BN
    Umpqua XC240BL-BN

    Umpqua XC240BL-BN

    $8.75