Midges & Tiny Dries
With very tricky & selective fish sometimes only a small fly brings the take
Midges and tiny dry flies imitate insects from the Chironomidae family and are especially important during late autumn and winter. In many waters, these tiny insects become one of the main food sources for trout and grayling during colder months. Particularly in Stillwater and slow-moving river sections, midge patterns are often the key to success when fish feed very selectively. Thanks to precise tying techniques and high-quality materials, these small flies look extremely realistic and can be presented perfectly with light tackle and fine leaders. With our midge and tiny dry fly patterns, you’ll always be prepared when trout and grayling refuse larger flies and focus only on the smallest insects.
MIDGES & MICRO DRY FLIES – SMALL PATTERNS WITH BIG IMPACT
Quite often, it's not the largest or most eye-catching fly that makes the difference, but the smallest patterns. Whenever trout or grayling become highly selective and refuse conventional dry flies, midge dry flies can be the key to success. Particularly in late autumn, throughout winter, or on calm stretches of water, these tiny imitations are often the only flies capable of consistently tempting fish to rise.
In this category you'll find patterns that imitate adult midges—the fully developed insects that frequently hatch in large numbers, swarm just above the water's surface, mate and eventually return to lay their eggs. These flies accurately reproduce the slender body and delicate wings of the natural insect, allowing for an exceptionally realistic presentation in the surface film. The larvae and pupae of midges, which live in the water column or drift just beneath the surface before emerging, can be found in a separate category: Midge Buzzers & Nymphs.
To unlock their full potential, these delicate flies are tied on very small hooks and are usually fished with fine tippets. This allows them to drift naturally and fool even the wariest rising fish. Whether you're fishing stillwaters, heavily pressured lakes or crystal-clear rivers, midge dry flies are often unbeatable wherever fish focus on the smallest details.
Another major advantage is their versatility. They perform equally well along quiet margins, above shallow gravel bars or in gentle currents. With patterns this small, however, achieving a perfectly drag-free drift is essential if the imitation is to remain convincing. Even the most cautious fish that ignore larger flies can often be persuaded to take.
Our midge and micro dry flies are tied with meticulous attention to detail and are available in a wide range of hook sizes and subtle, natural colour combinations. That way you'll always have the perfect pattern whenever an exceptionally delicate and realistic presentation is required. Because sometimes, the smallest fly in your box is the one that makes all the difference.