A Winter's Mid Afternoon, and Hatching Snow Flies in the Snow Bank along the stream can be magical. A small miracle emerging from the bitter cold. Dimples of life in the stream as the trout pick off these delectable little Christmas candies and the bend of your Fly Rod as a trout takes interest in your Christmas present. Diptera Midges make up the largest piece of pie when it comes to aquatic insects in North America (over 100 species), and also many parts of the world. These morsels can be found mostly in tail waters, but don't overlook small streams and fertile lakes. You can find these morsels 365 days of the year, and yet, this is the most overlooked hatch. Since Midges (most of the species) are small, Trout are not willing to move very far to eat them. With a lot of Midges on the water, your pattern can easily be ignored. Persistance, the right pattern, accuracy and presentation are key to success. Here is a Hatch Of Snow Flies from a Snow Bank along the stream on a Winter Afternoon.
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