The Dragonfly Den

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Info

The Blood midge

   Here is the pattern for March 2010, The BWO.  A good all early mayfly pattern for selective trout during our spring through summer months. I like fishing them on a dead drift through  pools and eddies. The BWO pattern can be tied in different styles and shades to fit any anglers needs to fool trout.

The BWO (blue winged olive)

HOOK: 20 to 28 Nymph

THREAD: Olive Dun 8/0

BODY: Olive Dubbing

TAIL: Olive Dun Hackle fibers 

HACKLE: Olive Dun

This is an simple BWO pattern tied in a traditional style. This pattern is used by a lot of people to catch  trout on waters accross the country.  The pattern can be tied in any shade of olive and a number of sizes to match your locals on the water.