Nymph
Zebra Midge
Midge pupa nymph
Trout · GraylingSubsurface
A tiny tungsten-beaded midge pupa — the default deep-nymph search fly for cold, clear and low water, and a year-round staple under a dry-dropper on small streams.
Fish this when
Cold, clear or low water and winter days when fish hold deep and feed on midge pupae; also a reliable dropper in clear summer low water.
Why it works
Midges hatch year-round, and the slim beaded profile sinks fast to the fish and matches the most consistently available subsurface food.
Naturals it imitates
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Heritage
ModernClassicHeritage
Modern
· USA, competition/stillwater origin, 1990s–2000s
Buy or tie?
Included in packs
Buzzer & pupa team