LED Midge

LED Midge is a fly pattern created by Umpqua Signature tyer Kevan Davidson, designed specifically with selective trout in mind. The fly is engineered to help anglers catch more trout by making the fly easier for the fish to see, especially when you're dialed into the right size and color of the hatch. The LED Midge features tiny white balls that capture light and contrast sharply against its dark body, making it highly visible underwater. These white balls are meant to imitate the tiny, bulging wing cases of emerging midges and other small insects just before they hatch, which is a critical stage of the midge's life cycle. This innovative design allows the LED Midge to stand out in the water, providing a clear target for trout that are keyed in on emerging insects.

Use in low-visibility water conditions – The LED Midge’s white balls and high contrast make it an ideal choice in low-visibility water or murky conditions. Whether you're fishing in deeper water or in areas with limited light penetration, the bright white balls will help trout locate the fly even in dimmer light, giving you a crucial advantage when other patterns may blend in too much.