In this video, Greg ties a deadly midge fly pattern fished in lakes and tailwaters around the world, The Copper Tiger.
Fished as a dropper-rig, under an indicator, dead-drifted, or with Euro techniques, the Copper Tiger is a variation of the classic Zebra Midge fly pattern that has proven itself as a simple, yet effective fly pattern again and again. Tie some up and get out there.
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Copper Tiger Midge Fly Pattern
Hook: Daiichi 1120 Sizes 14-20
Bead: Copper Bead 3/32″
Thread: Uni Black 6/0
Wire: UW Copper Brown Small
Air Sac: Pearl Krystal Flash
Zap A Gap
I can’t seem to get this fly off the end of my line. Fishing lakes or streams it produces fish. Great below a balanced leech in the lake or below a jig nymph in the rivers.
Very consistent on the Crooked.