Anglers miss so much of what is happening under water. We spend a lot of time trying to hide things like split shot and ...

They hatch in large numbers, usually in early to mid-April. Trout love to feed on them as they emerge. They are commonly called duckflies, though Whelan has no idea why.

Midges hatch year-round in most trout waters, meaning that a midge imitation is never really a bad option. If you’re fishing a larger nymph without much success, cut a length of thin tippet and ...

Keep a few smaller ones (size 18-22) on hand, and you’ll even be set for a midge hatch. The Parachute Adams is an incredibly versatile pattern that just catches fish.

A Parachute Adams is a simple surface pattern that can do a good job of imitating a BWO (sizes 16-18) and, in smaller sizes (18-20), can pass for a midge.

Midge flies can be active throughout the warmer months, Liesch said. But, in Milwaukee, historical patterns have shown a lot of activity in April and May that tapers off to an extent by the summer.

A half dozen of my must-have winter midge patterns: Zebra midge, Top Secret, Miracle nymph, Disco midge, Rainbow Warrior and Brassie. From rods to flies, these must-have items for successful winter ...

Black Hills Streams: Excellent trout bite in Rapid Creek through town with dry fly-fishing opportunities as midge hatches are drawing fish to surface. Bite heats up in late morning.