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Old 03-13-2012, 03:13 PM
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Default Midges in the Bow?

Hey all,
I'v been having a bit of luck throwing stoneflies and some small pheasant tails in the lower Bow of late. I'v heard they're nailing midges pretty hard. Any colour and pattern recommendations before I head out tomorrow?
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Old 03-13-2012, 05:28 PM
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Hey all,
I'v been having a bit of luck throwing stoneflies and some small pheasant tails in the lower Bow of late. I'v heard they're nailing midges pretty hard. Any colour and pattern recommendations before I head out tomorrow?
size 22 black griffin knats.
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Old 03-13-2012, 07:22 PM
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size 22 black griffin knats.
Orrrrr.....you could try a #22 Griffith's gnat?
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Old 03-13-2012, 07:55 PM
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Orrrr... size 22 red griffin gnats.
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Old 03-14-2012, 09:48 AM
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When trout are midging, you'd probably do better on a South Platte Brassie fished under a yarn indicator..

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Old 03-14-2012, 03:45 PM
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When trout are midging, you'd probably do better on a South Platte Brassie fished under a yarn indicator..

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2X fished just under the surface. Grease up your leader to about one foot before the fly and tie on a simple yarn indicator 3-4 feet up, or watch the line.

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Old 03-14-2012, 03:52 PM
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so are brassies whats usually used around this time of year? as well as SJW?
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Old 03-14-2012, 06:48 PM
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Zebra midge in red is a very good producer.Size18-20.Many 20+fish days in early spring.(in numbers and inches)
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