If youāve ever stood in the river wondering what fly to tie on, midges might be the answer. In this Deep Dive, we break down how to fly fish with midges, including the midge lifecycle (larvae, pupae, and adults), the best midge flies for trout, and simple rigs like double nymph, dry-dropper, and dry fly setups that help you present them naturally. Midges hatch year-round and often make up a huge part of a troutās diet, yet many anglers overlook them. By the end of this video, youāll understand when to fish midges, which patterns to carry (Zebra Midge, RS2, WD40, Griffithās Gnat, and more), and how to confidently choose the right fly the next time trout are feeding on tiny bugs.
