Microdry Series - Black Midge

Product detailed description

Microdry Series - Black Midge. Special micro dry fly patterns in natural insect colours, with genetic dry fly hackle on top. Works great on wary grayling and trout.

Baetis is a genus of small aquatic insects in the order Ephemeroptera, commonly known as the "blue-winged olive." Baetis nymphs are an important food source for fish, and Baetis mayflies are well-known to fly fishermen as one of the most important hatches in many streams and rivers around the world. The nymphs of Baetis species are typically found in slow to moderately fast-moving water, and they feed on algae and other small aquatic plants. When they are fully grown, they emerge from the water as winged adults, which fly to nearby vegetation to mate and lay eggs before dying. Baetis mayflies are often used as a model organism in aquatic ecology research because they are relatively easy to study and are an important part of many freshwater ecosystems.

The Microdry Series Black Midge is an ultra-small dry fly designed to imitate midges and no-see-um insects. Its minimal black body and cream-white hackle create a subtle, realistic surface profile for selective trout feeding in calm water.

Key Features

• Ultra-light microdry design for delicate surface presentation
• Black body imitates natural midge and no-see-um insects
• Cream-white hackle provides floatation and subtle movement
• Minimal profile for highly selective trout in clear water
• Designed for realistic drift on still or slow-moving surfaces

Use Cases

• Dry fly fishing on rivers, streams, and stillwaters
• Targeting selective trout and grayling feeding on midges
• Effective in calm water, glassy conditions, and low-light situations

Technical Specifications

• Type: micro dry fly
• Material: synthetic thread, hackle fibers
• Color: black body with cream-white hackle
• Sizes: micro (typically #18–#24)
• Buoyancy: natural (no floatant required or minimal use recommended)

Alternative Names / Synonyms
black midge, no-see-um fly, micro dry fly, midge imitation, trout surface fly

What Makes It Different
The extremely small profile combined with a dark body and light hackle creates a highly realistic midge silhouette, making it especially effective for selective trout feeding on tiny surface insects in calm and clear water.