{"product_id":"rojo-midge","title":"Rojo Midge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rojo Midge is one of those flies that quietly outproduces everything else in your box on the toughest days. A simple red thread body with fine wire ribbing imitates the larval stage of midges — the single most abundant food source in most trout streams. When nothing's hatching, when the water is cold, when the fish seem to have lockjaw, a Rojo Midge dead-drifted near the bottom will still get eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMidges hatch 365 days a year on most trout water, which makes this a true year-round producer. It's especially lethal in winter and early spring when other aquatic insects are dormant and trout have nothing else to eat. The small size intimidates some anglers, but the fish that eat it aren't small — trophy trout feed on midges all day long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear-round, but it's at its best from November through March when midge larvae are the primary food source. Fish it deep under an indicator, as the bottom fly in a two-nymph euro rig, or suspended just below the surface during a midge emergence. Sizes 18-22 are standard. Use 5X-7X tippet and set the hook gently — the takes are often subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nymph — Midge larva imitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine wire hook, sharp point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unweighted — fish with split shot or below a weighted fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout — tailwaters, spring creeks, freestone streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicator nymphing, euro nymphing, midge dropper rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Anglers Stock This Fly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidges are the one food source trout never stop eating. Having a solid midge pattern isn't optional — it's essential. The Rojo Midge is simple, cheap, and catches fish when nothing else will. Carry a handful in sizes 18-22 and you'll never be without an option on a slow day. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎣 Fish a lot of midges?\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-black-zebra-midge\"\u003eZebra Midge\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chironomid-pupa\"\u003eChironomid Pupa\u003c\/a\u003e for more midge options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floating Feather Supply","offers":[{"title":"18","offer_id":47375101493478,"sku":null,"price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":47375101526246,"sku":null,"price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22","offer_id":47375101559014,"sku":null,"price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/rojo-midge-nymph.png?v=1781241463","url":"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/rojo-midge","provider":"Floating Feather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}