What it imitates
A midge (buzzer) pupa hanging just under the surface.
When to fish it
All year, on rivers and stillwaters. Deadly under an indicator when nothing is showing.
Materials
- Black 8/0 thread
- Fine silver wire
- 2.5mm silver or copper bead
Steps
- 1
Slide the bead on small hole first and start the thread behind it.
- 2
Catch in the silver wire at the head and run the thread down to the bend.
- 3
Wind the thread back to the bead in smooth touching turns for a slim body.
- 4
Rib the wire forward in five or six open turns and helicopter it off.
- 5
Build a small thread collar behind the bead, whip finish, done.