Disco Midge
Takes one of the most famous fly patterns period (the rainbow warrior) and turns it into a midge. Add some peacock herl and the fish just simply can’t resist. Tied on size 20 hook.
The Disco Midge is a small flashy midge pattern for trout feeding on tiny subsurface insects. It takes the confidence of a bright attractor nymph and shrinks it into a midge sized profile.
This pattern is useful on tailwaters, winter flows, clear rivers, and technical water where trout eat midges but still respond to flash. It can work when plain midge patterns disappear in the drift or when fish need a small visual trigger.
Fish it under an indicator, as a dry dropper, or behind a heavier point fly. It is a strong option when trout are selective but still willing to react to a small bright nymph.
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FAQs
What does the Disco Midge imitate?
The Disco Midge imitates a midge larva or pupa, one of the tiny aquatic bugs trout eat just about everywhere. Midges are small, simple, and ridiculously common, which makes this fly a great choice when trout are feeding on little stuff and refusing anything that looks like it has too much ambition.
When should I fish a Disco Midge?
Fish it in winter, early spring, tailwaters, spring creeks, slow pools, and anytime trout are sipping softly or feeding below the surface on tiny bugs. Midges can be especially important when larger hatches are absent, which is trout-speak for “hope you brought the small flies.”
How should I fish the Disco Midge?
Dead drift it under an indicator, tight-line it through slow seams, or fish it as a dropper behind a small dry fly. Keep the drift clean and natural. Midge takes are often subtle, so watch for tiny pauses, dips, or anything that looks just a little suspicious.
Why does the Disco Midge have flash?
The flash helps the fly stand out while still keeping a slim midge profile. Real midge pupae can trap gas and show a little shine as they rise, so a touch of sparkle can be the difference between ignored and inhaled. It is not a nightclub down there, just a little trout-approved shimmer.
What fish will eat a Disco Midge?
Trout are the main target, especially rainbows, browns, brook trout, and cutthroat in technical or cold-water situations. It is a small fly with a big job: fool picky fish when they are eating tiny bugs and acting like every other fly in your box is personally offensive.