CDC & Hackle barbless Micro Midge Fly

When Trout Demand Perfection, Tie This On.

You see the subtle rings on the water. The unmistakable sign of trout sipping tiny insects from the surface. You've tried your standard patterns, but they are ignored. This is the scenario the CDC & Hackle Micro Midge was born for. It's not just a fly; it's your solution for the most challenging fly fishing situations.

The Power of 'Less is More'

Tied on a tiny size 20 barbless hook, this fly understands that realism is everything. The sparse, stiff hackle provides structure and a delicate footprint on the water, while the premium CDC wing brings the fly to life. It breathes, traps air for buoyancy, and creates a "buggy" silhouette that triggers an instinctive feeding response. It's the ultimate deception for educated trout in clear, calm water.

How to Fish It

This is a technical dry fly that excels with a delicate presentation. Use a light tippet (6X, 7X, or even 8X) to ensure a natural drift. Cast it upstream and across from a suspected feeding lane, and let it dead-drift downstream without any drag. Because of the premium CDC, it requires minimal floatant. If it becomes waterlogged, a few false casts are usually enough to dry it out and restore its high-floating profile. It's your secret weapon for fooling the most selective fish.