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Sunday, September 2, 2018

JAB's Red Head (Midge) - #2 of 150

My JAB's Red Head (or Red-headed Step Child) is a solid all around midge pattern for both lakes and stream.  Numerous color combinations are available to the tier however, black/red. cream/red, tan/red and oilve/red are the top producers.  What ever body color you decide to tie ensure the Holoshimmer matches the body color.  With a cream body pearl Holoshimmer is preferred over Flashabou.

A pupa pattern can be tied with Antron, Sparkle Yarn or Fluoro Fiber in either white or gray,  The wing is tied in prior to forming/completing the head.

Materials

Hook:  Daiichi 1270 or TMC 200, Sizes 18 to 22 (Daiichi 1270 #20 is pictured)
Thread:  14/0 (Veevus) color of choice
Ribbing:  Sulky Holoshimmer (Dark Pewter is pictured) #6002
Head:  14/0 Veevus, red

Cover the entire body/body with a coat or two of UZ resin.

Midge Larva, Sulky Holoshimmer, MidgePupa, Red Head, Uv Resin, Fly Tying

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