Zebra Midge Nymph (Black) – Minimalist Midge Larva for Trout

The classic Black Zebra Midge — the most productive small fly pattern ever created. Black thread, silver wire ribbing, small bead head. This fly has caught more trout per square inch of material than any pattern in fly fishing history. Midges are the one food source that never stops being available, and the Zebra Midge is the one pattern that never stops catching fish on them.

If you fish trout and you don't carry Black Zebra Midges, you're leaving fish on the table every single time you're on the water. It's that simple.

When to Fish It

Year-round. It's the fly that saves slow days in winter, the fly that produces during midge emergences in spring and fall, and the fly that catches picky fish in summer when they're sipping tiny bugs in the film. Dead-drift it under an indicator, trail it behind a larger nymph, or suspend it in the surface film during a midge hatch. Sizes 18-22 with 6X-7X tippet.

Specs

• Type: Nymph — Midge larva / pupa imitation
• Hook: Fine wire, sharp point
• Weight: Small bead head — versatile depth
• Best for: Trout — every water type, every season
• Technique: Indicator nymphing, euro nymphing, dropper, surface film

Why Anglers Stock This Fly

Ask any guide anywhere in the country to name their top five flies and the Zebra Midge will be on the list. It's not exciting, it's not flashy, and it doesn't look like much in your hand. But it catches fish — consistently, reliably, everywhere. That's all that matters. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.

🎣 Want the red version too? Check out the Red Zebra Midge for an alternative color, or grab the 12-Pack with both colors.