tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post1743276369955402849..comments2024-03-26T10:33:38.239-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: Deciphering a Midge Hatch Bill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-74693860854092462982015-12-02T10:16:10.179-05:002015-12-02T10:16:10.179-05:00River
Tiny dries used with a size 20 to 22 midge w...River<br />Tiny dries used with a size 20 to 22 midge work during midge hatches, especially if the trout are sipping or just feeding under the surface. As I have said, it takes keen eyes to detect the hit. Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-15390280136944324842015-12-02T10:13:42.246-05:002015-12-02T10:13:42.246-05:00Alan
The midge is my last go to pattern if all els...Alan<br />The midge is my last go to pattern if all else fails. Thanks for the comment Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-13563968549840923382015-12-02T10:05:31.470-05:002015-12-02T10:05:31.470-05:00Justin
I hope you get a chance to try the midge, i...Justin<br />I hope you get a chance to try the midge, it can be a productive pattern. My only problem with this type fishing is seeing the fly. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-8222615486573345482015-12-01T22:45:22.286-05:002015-12-01T22:45:22.286-05:00I am not a good trout fisherman, and have never ca...I am not a good trout fisherman, and have never caught one on a midge. I tie midges for others, but haven't been able to get out for trout the past 2 years. I'm hoping I will this winter, and next year. I'll keep this post and others comments in mind when I'm looking for advice.CARFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593449506895654252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-29786974093627700842015-11-27T21:55:55.004-05:002015-11-27T21:55:55.004-05:00Great to read about midge hatches. I've never...Great to read about midge hatches. I've never fasted dries during a midge hatch. Just stuck to midges. Thank you for the suggestions.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282063783521670899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-67480920427419315352015-11-25T18:44:56.306-05:002015-11-25T18:44:56.306-05:00Bill wish I could help....any fly smaller than 16 ...Bill wish I could help....any fly smaller than 16 is not in my box.<br />Happy ThanksgivingBrk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-38159925989256522762015-11-25T18:13:56.607-05:002015-11-25T18:13:56.607-05:00Howard
The Zebra use to be a hot pattern on the Si...Howard<br />The Zebra use to be a hot pattern on the Sipsey, but the bigger trout has got accustomed to this fly now, reason for me to look for something new. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-49997886996124985512015-11-25T18:12:11.629-05:002015-11-25T18:12:11.629-05:00Walt
I have used the Gant and been successful with...Walt<br />I have used the Gant and been successful with it during a midge hatch, but haven't had a lot success with the drop pattern. Time to fish a dry and dropper my next trip there; I purchased some interesting flies the other day in Cabalas and anxious to give them a try next time I see a midge hatch on the Sip. Thanks for the comment Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-16165985035973950982015-11-25T18:07:57.004-05:002015-11-25T18:07:57.004-05:00Mel
I like to fish a pattern that hasn't had t...Mel<br />I like to fish a pattern that hasn't had the guts fished out of on the Sipsey, such as the Zebra Midge---so I will go with another pattern and yes the Gnat is excellent as a lead fly. I too have trouble seeing the dry at times, so I think I will go with something that has some white mixed in. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-10337182994180748412015-11-25T18:04:00.461-05:002015-11-25T18:04:00.461-05:00Lester
I too have trouble seeing the lead fly espe...Lester<br />I too have trouble seeing the lead fly especially if it is smaller than a size 22. I haven't had a lot of success with dropper patterns on the Sipsey, but I will give it a try. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-27913941196546299442015-11-25T17:17:44.205-05:002015-11-25T17:17:44.205-05:00Happy Thanksgiving Bill! I recently started fishi...Happy Thanksgiving Bill! I recently started fishing a small Zebra Midge with fantastic success. I stopped using midges a long time ago until I broke down and started fishing with a bobber. I'm not proud and the fish love it. cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-44336815067925424912015-11-25T15:54:31.846-05:002015-11-25T15:54:31.846-05:00Thanks for posting a handy visual guide to common ...Thanks for posting a handy visual guide to common rise forms. It's a useful presentation with an eye to rising trout. I could probably come up with a favorite pattern in size and color for each form, but in actuality, when on the stream, I'd go with a more whimsical choice determined by what I have in front of me. As for midges, I'd select a Griffith's Gnat in size 20 or 22 before going to a Black Midge in the same sizes or down to a 24 or smaller. In dry flies, the Gnat is easier to stay sane with.<br />Happy Thanksgiving, Bill.rivertoprambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049232742240328847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-5958162095684656802015-11-25T12:41:25.930-05:002015-11-25T12:41:25.930-05:00Bill, midges are an absolute must to fish and lear...Bill, midges are an absolute must to fish and learn if you are fishing most trout waters. Both stream fishing and lake fishing this is key. Now, with that said, I don't get the pleasure of fishing Midge hatches anymore. I simply cant see well enough to find my fly and I react always a little late. That gets frustrating!<br /><br />In my younger days, I liked to fish the Midge cluster patterns as Lester commented. A Griffith's Gnat had to be my go to pattern for surface midge fishing. Yes, I did use a pinch on strike indicator to help me follow the fly even then...............Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835446955779002002noreply@blogger.com