Mercury Blood Midge

Fly Tying 

Mercury Blood 

Midge

Materials:

Hook- 2302 is a curved shank wet hook 12-18

Bead-Clear or White glass bead

Thread- 8/0 Red

Rib- Small copper wire

Head- Peacock Herl

 1. Place bead on hook and secure in vise.

 2. Start thread and tie in the rib.

 3. Work thread down to the bend.

 4. Work the thread up and down the shank 3-4 times to build up a slight body.

 5. Wrap the rib up to front.

 6. Tie in 2-3 herls.

7. Wrap herls to the bead.

8. Whip finish and Enjoy

Thanks Chris