POISON TONGUE MIDGE

Unlock deeper water columns and trigger selective trout with the Poison Tongue Midge. Born out of legendary tier Charlie Craven’s experimentation with underwater light dynamics, this sub-surface powerhouse uses a vibrant blue wire ribbing that acts as a beacon in low-light environments and deep river channels. Built over a slim, tapered body and crowned with a subtle, shimmering gray Ice Dub thorax, it perfectly mimics an emerging midge pupa. Heavy tungsten bead construction ensures this fly drops quickly through fast currents directly into the feeding zone. Whether you are drifting picky tailwaters or exploring turbulent freestone rivers, this four-season attractor belongs at the bottom of every tandem nymph rig.

Rocky Mountain & Wyoming Performance: The Poison Tongue Midge is an absolute necessity for iconic, high-pressured Wyoming tailwaters like the North Platte River at Gray Reef or the Miracle Mile. In these clear, deep tailwaters, cold winter and spring temperatures keep wild trout locked to the bottom feeding strictly on microscopic midges. Use the heavy tungsten version as your lead fly to cut through deep, heavy currents, or trail a smaller size 20-22 version behind a heavy attractor. The subtle blue flash cuts right through the deep sediment lines, giving you a massive advantage when standard black or olive midges get completely ignored.