I like to pass on new and/or unique fly patterns that work for me, and I recently came across a new fly that has been working extremely well for me in our Central Oregon rivers. I learned of this fly from Francisco Garcia, a great angler whom Mary Ann recently guided on a couple of our rivers. So, I can’t take credit for developing this fly, but it sure works. I fish this fly with a dead drift towards the bottom, usually employing a Euro-nymphing style presentation. Do the fish take it for a midge…or a mayfly emerger….I’m not really sure. It’s a very easy fly to tie, if you’re into very small flies. I call this fly the Francisco Midge.
The Francisco Midge
Hook: #20 Scud Style
Thread: 8/0 Gray
Body: Several Strands of Olive Angle Hair
Wing: White Deer Hair.