Whoever was the first to discover micro tubing came up with a simple and quick tie that will fill up a row or two in a fly box in short order.
Segmentation on this pattern is created with Hareline's Micro Tubing which provides a very midge-like appearance. The micro tubing is extremely stretchable and soft yet surprisingly tough as well as incredibly easy to work with- even on the smallest of patterns.
A lot of variations can be tied from this pattern with clear mirco tubing remaining the main ingredient for the smallest of sizes (20-22). As you progress to the larger sizes Hareline's midge and standard tubing is available. Experiment with various thread colors for the body as well as bead colors in glass, brass or tungsten. I am pretty sure you will not be disappointed.
You may also experiment with different colors of tubing, but I feel clear tubing gives the pattern a perfect translucent look and appeal to the fish.
Materials:
Hook: TMC 200R or Daiichi 1270, sizes 12-22, TMC 200R (size 20) pictured
Bead: Sky's the limit! A 15/0 gray with silver lining glass bead is a favorite of mine.
Thread: Color of choice and size appropriate to hook. For sizes 20-22 I prefer 18/0 Nano Silk, sizes 16-18 go with 14/0 or 12/0 and 8/0 for even larger hook sizes. A smaller diameter this will help ensure the body stay very thin.
Body: Hareline clear tubing. (Mirco tubing is pictured). Underbody is thread color of choice.
Thorax: Muskrat dyed black. Keep the thorax thin and narrow.
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