Banded Midge

The Banded Midge is a highly effective chironomid imitation, particularly renowned for its success at Pyramid Lake in Nevada. This pattern mimics the segmented appearance of natural midges, a primary food source for Lahontan cutthroat trout in the lake. Its distinctive feature is the contrasting band, often created by a colored thread or wire, which adds visual appeal and imitates the natural segmentation of midge larvae. The fly's slim profile and subtle flash make it especially effective in clear water conditions.

Two-Fly Rig: Pair the Banded Midge with a heavier fly, such as a Maholo Midge, to get the rig down quickly and cover different depths simultaneously.