The Blindside Midge in size 20 strikes the perfect balance between visibility and realism, making it a go-to choice for anglers targeting trout during small bug hatches. This size imitates midges and early-stage mayflies when they're most vulnerable and exposed. Its slim, segmented profile and delicate flash make it ideal for fooling trout in clear, calm water where overdone patterns often fail. It fishes beautifully on light tippet and excels when used as the trailing fly in a nymph rig or dropped beneath a dry. Whether you're working slow winter tailouts or early spring riffles, the Blindside Midge in size 20 offers subtlety, versatility, and fish-triggering accuracy. It's a guide-trusted pattern that consistently produces, especially when fish are focused on tiny naturals just below the surface.
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