Midge/late Season Patterns

[pblundon]

New to the Bow and it's been great so far. It seems to be my impression(from what I have read here) that midges are the way to go this time of year and into the winter. Just wondering if you have any suggestions for specific midge patterns I can tie (colors, size)? Also any thoughts on other patterns that are known to pick up fish later in the year? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!!!

 

Phillip

[relk19]

Griffiths gnat is my go to for midge imitations, looks like a big clump of them together. Works well even in the summer months as well.

[BurningChrome]

For nymphs, zebras and snow cones in red and black work well.

[pblundon]

Thanks..was looking toward the nymphing side of things.....

[jtaylor]

additional questions: my problem with fishing a midge nymph is that I can't seem to get a fish to eat one. Any tips? Also, how long do you hold up at a hole this time of year? I usually will probably send 15- 20 mins at a spot chang my fly 2-3 times then move on unless I know there's a beast.