MIDGE CRYSTAL WING

Description

Midge Crystal Wing is a micro dry fly designed for ultra-clear water and finicky trout rising to adult midges. Built with a slim black or olive body and featuring a delicate, reflective crystal wing, this pattern imitates emerging and spent midges sitting motionless in the surface film.

The addition of the crystal wing enhances visibility for both angler and trout, especially in low light, glare, or slightly rippled surfaces. This makes it a go-to fly when you’re fishing technical waters where precise presentation and subtle visibility are critical. It’s also highly effective during winter and early spring midge hatches, when trout focus entirely on small, black-bodied adults.

Best fished on 6x or 7x tippet with a dead drift, the Midge Crystal Wing excels in spring creeks, tailwaters, and stillwater margins—especially in eddies, slicks, and slow seams. The translucent wing can mimic everything from trailing shucks to glistening gossamer, adding just the right touch of realism.

Whether you’re fishing the San Juan, Henry’s Fork, or local winter flows, the Midge Crystal Wing provides the delicate footprint and subtle sparkle that often makes the difference between a refusal and a take.