Bubble Gut Midge

Bubble Gut Midge is a fly pattern designed by Scott Voyles, a skilled fly tier with a keen eye for realistic, effective designs. The Bubble Gut Midge was created to target fish feeding on midges that are emerging from the bottom or suspended in the water column. Its natural tones and subtle appearance are meant to blend seamlessly into the environment, making it an excellent choice for deep, middle, or subsurface presentations. The fly features a segmented body made from Polish quill, which creates a lifelike effect when wet. The bead at the front mimics the emerging gas bubble of a midge, while the CDC feather covering the bead represents the delicate wings of the insect, providing a highly realistic imitation of a midge in its final stages of emergence.

Use a midge cluster setup – For more consistent success, fish the Bubble Gut Midge in a midge cluster setup with additional midge patterns above it. This allows for a more convincing presentation of the midge hatch, and the weight of the upper flies can help get the Bubble Gut Midge down to where fish are feeding on emergers and subsurface midges.