Titan Tube Midge

Materials

How to Tie the Titan Tube Midge

1. 1

   Step 1

   Start the hook and bead. Slide the black brass bead onto the TMC 2302 hook and secure it in the vise.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Lay the thread base. Start the white UTC thread behind the bead and wrap a smooth thread base to the bend.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in the wire. Secure both red and black Ultra Wire along the side of the shank for ribbing.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the tubing. Tie in a short section of clear hollow tubing at the bend.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Form the body. Wrap the tubing forward in smooth overlapping turns and secure it behind the bead.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the ribbing. Counter-wrap the wires evenly to create segmentation and durability.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the flash. Tie in a short piece of pearlescent tinsel along the top for a subtle glow.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Create the collar. Use 2-3 strands of white ostrich herl for a soft thorax area behind the bead.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Finish. Whip finish, trim, and seal with a small drop of head cement.

   Fish this pattern deep under an indicator or as a dropper on a two-fly rig. For added flash, substitute silver wire instead of black.