Sprout Midge

The Sprout Midge, created by Bob Brooks during his tenure as riverkeeper of Hot Creek in California, is a versatile emerger pattern designed to imitate emerging midges. Its parachute-style hackle and foam post allow the fly to sit low in the water, effectively mimicking an emerging midge trapped in the surface film. This design makes it particularly effective during midge hatches when trout are feeding on insects transitioning from pupae to adults.

Adjusting for Emerger Depth: To mimic midges emerging just below the surface, apply floatant only to the hackle and post, allowing the body to hang slightly beneath the water