No Mercy Midge

No Mercy Midge: Designed by Phil Iwane, the No Mercy Midge combines simple yet effective elements to create a pattern that mirrors the natural midge larvae's characteristics while adding some modern fly-tying techniques. Iwane’s choice of a camel-colored body, along with the use of CDC feathers for added movement and UV resin for a glossy, shiny exoskeleton, provides an incredibly realistic presentation that’s highly effective in clear water. The silver wire ribbing adds a touch of segmentation, further mimicking the natural look of a midge larvae.

Fish with a Micro Dropper Rig in Slow Currents: When targeting midges hatching in slow currents, try fishing the No Mercy Midge as a micro dropper behind a visible attractor dry fly. The subtle motion of the CDC and UV resin’s shine make it highly effective when suspended just below the surface, where fish are focused on midges in the emergent stage. Positioning it just below a larger fly ensures that it remains in the fish’s strike zone while blending into the midge hatch.