Blood Midge Pupa Fly Tying Materials

This simple midge pupa pattern has proven itself on our picky tailwater fish. The blood midge pupa features the Daiichi 1273, which is a red finished version of their popular 1270 hook. If you run into picky fish, whether it's here in the Black Hills or on the Bighorn River, tie on a Blood Midge Pupa and hold on! Tie in sizes 16-22

Materials:

• Hook: Daiichi 1273 size 16-18
• Thread: Ultra Thread 70
• Tail: White Spirit River Fluoro Fiber
• Rib: XS Copper Wire
• Thorax: Red Fine and Dry Dubbing
• Wingcase: Blood Red CDC