Manhattan Midge

Small fly, big reputation. The Manhattan Midge is a sleek, precisely tied midge pattern that belongs in every serious angler's box. With its slim segmented body, subtle flash, and clean silhouette, it's a dead-on imitation of the chironomid larvae and pupae that trout key in on year-round — especially when nothing else seems to be working.

Small Profile, Serious Results

It's a bluebird winter day on your favorite tailwater. The fish are sipping something tiny just below the surface and ignoring everything you throw. You tie on a Manhattan Midge, drop it under a small indicator, and suddenly you're tight. That's the magic of matching the midge — and this fly does it perfectly.

• Slim, segmented body with lifelike proportions
• Subtle thread or wire rib for segmentation and durability
• Small bead or thread head for a realistic profile
• Deadly in tailwaters, spring creeks, and slow clear pools
• Effective year-round, especially during winter and early spring midge hatches
• Hand-tied for quality and consistency

Fish it as a single fly under a small indicator, as a dropper off a dry, or tight-line style in slow clear water. When the fish are being picky, the Manhattan Midge delivers.