Tying and Fishing the Bunny Midge Dry Fly: Your Cure for the Winter Blues

Fly fishers yearn for adventures year-round even when the waters are calm, ice cold, and fish are warry.  The Bunny Midge Dry Fly is your ticket to bring you the excitement you are chasing.  It is one of the most effective midge dry fly patterns, and is a must have in every anglers fly box.  Whether you are battling those wintertime blues, or simply encounter a surprise midge hatch the simplicity, durability, and effectiveness of the Bunny Midge make it the perfect fly for these occasions. 

Today we are going to explore the magic of the Bunny Midge Dry Fly, look into hatch times, time and weather to help you be the most effective on outings where midges are an important aspect.  Make sure you are ready to elevate your fishing and tying game.  Let’s dive right in! 

Why the Bunny Midge Dry Fly?

Although midges are small they are an important food source for hungry feeding fish.  During the colder and cooler months of the year is when they become the primary food source for fish when other insect life is scarce.  The Bunny Midge Dry Fly captures the essence of a midge hatch and offers some key advantages for fly anglers:

• Minimal Materials: A simple design means fewer materials and quicker tying sessions.

• Cost-Efficiency: Tie a dozen without breaking the bank.
• Durability: Designed to withstand fish after fish.
• Effectiveness: Its realistic profile entices fish feeding.

The versatility of this pattern makes it the ideal pattern for a variety of conditions from icy winter streams to evening clusters of midges hatching to feeding fish. 

Bunny Midge Dry Fly Tying Tutorial:

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Bunny Midge Dry Fly Materials List:

Change colors to match your preference

• Hook: Moonlit Premium TOGATTA ML102 sz16-20
• Thread/Body: Semperfli Classic Waxed 12/0 Black
• Tail: Semperfli Semperflash Krystal Silver
• Wings: Sempperfli Predator Fibers Silver Baitfish
• Thorax: Moonlit Fly Fishing Beaver Dry Fly Dubbing Black
• Glue: Loctite Brush On Super Glue
• Thread cutter Stonefo Thread Cutter

Regional Midge Hatch Chart

Timing your fishing trips to align with midge hatches is critical. Below is a guide to midge activity across different regions. Keep an eye on these key periods:

United States

• Winter Months (Dec–Feb): Prime midge season in most trout streams, especially tailwaters.
• Best Weather: Overcast or snowy days encourage surface activity.

Canada

• Late Winter to Early Spring (Feb–April): As ice recedes, midges dominate the trout diet.
• Best Weather: Mild, sunny afternoons bring midges to the surface.

United Kingdom

• Year-Round Activity: Midges are a consistent food source in the UK.
• Best Weather: Calm, cloudy days with little wind.

Europe

• Spring and Fall (Mar–May, Sep–Nov): Midges are prolific during cooler months.
• Best Weather: Early mornings or evenings with stable temperatures.

Fishing Tips for the Bunny Midge Dry Fly

1. Match the Hatch: Observe the size and color of the midges and adjust your pattern accordingly.
2. Present Delicately: Furled Leaders are perfect for making precise delicate casts and protect light tippet to avoid spooking fish.
3. Fish the Surface Film: This fly’s buoyancy mimics midges trapped in the surface tension.
4. Adjust for Weather: On windy days, look for sheltered areas where midges and fish concentrate.  

An Adventure Awaits

Close your eyes and imagine that you are standing knee-deep in a crystal-clear stream, frost in the air, and a pod of rising fish sitting in front of you. Without even thinking you cast your Bunny Midge Dry Fly up stream with precision and delicacy, and within seconds see your fly disappear and a ring forms.  You set the hook, and instantly the fight is on, and the thrills of fishing midges is yours.  

Tie your own Bunny Midges and add an extra layer of satisfaction toy your adventure as you catch fish on a fly you tied and your own creation.

Get Started Today

Are you ready to tie and fish your own Bunny Midge Dry Fly? If so than we’ve got everything you need:

• Bunny Midge Dry Fly Tying Kit: Includes premium materials to tie dozens of flies.
• Tools & Equipment: From vises to scissors, we have you covered.
• Leaders: The NIRVANA theDRIFTER with an indicator tip our go to leader for fishing midges
• Rods:  When it comes to casting dry flies and delicate presentations Fiberglass is the perfect material.  The NIRVANA PhoenixGLASS 4wt is a dry fly anglers dream and comes in 7’6” 4pc and a 7’6” 5pc. 

Don’t let another midge hatch pass you by. Equip yourself with the Bunny Midge Dry Fly and embrace the adventure!

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