The 7 Midge Patterns You Need This Winter | Ep. 162

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Midges are a go-to fly in the winter, but how do you know which of the 8 billion midge patterns to pick? There's so many to choose from, and it feels like they're always dropping new ones, too!

Well, I took the time to simplify my own midge selection down to just a handful of patterns. Doing that helped me fish what I rig up with more confidently, but it also made choosing a fly A LOT eaiser. I spend less time worrying about my fly choice, and more time fishing. So, this week on Untangled, you'll learn what those 7 midges patterns are, and why they're the ones I so highly recommend.

You'll also learn about:

  • How to control your hookset so you don't end up tangled in trees and bushes
  • How to set the hook properly so you lose fewer fish
  • The basic skills a fly angler needs to learn in order to progress quickly
  • The one skill every fly angler needs to posses
  • How to tell if small rivers and streams have fish in them

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Browse Our Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT

QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

VIDEO - How to Cast A Fly Rod - WATCH IT NOW

VIDEO - How to Make A Roll Cast - WATCH IT NOW

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Midges are a go-to fly in the winter, but how do you know which of the 8 billion midge patterns to pick? There's so many to choose from, and it feels like they're always dropping new ones, too!

Well, I took the time to simplify my own midge selection down to just a handful of patterns. Doing that helped me fish what I rig up with more confidently, but it also made choosing a fly A LOT eaiser. I spend less time worrying about my fly choice, and more time fishing. So, this week on Untangled, you'll learn what those 7 midges patterns are, and why they're the ones I so highly recommend.

You'll also learn about:

  • How to control your hookset so you don't end up tangled in trees and bushes
  • How to set the hook properly so you lose fewer fish
  • The basic skills a fly angler needs to learn in order to progress quickly
  • The one skill every fly angler needs to posses
  • How to tell if small rivers and streams have fish in them

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Browse Our Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT

QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

VIDEO - How to Cast A Fly Rod - WATCH IT NOW

VIDEO - How to Make A Roll Cast - WATCH IT NOW

2026-01-14 49 min
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