Cat's Matchstick Emerger

Another one of guide Cat Toy's go-to patterns that has proven itself day in and day out on all types of water and across all seasons. To capture the emergence phase, Cat adds a foam wingcase to her already dynamite matchstick midge. It is no secret that fish eat lots of midges throughout the year. In fact, experts have identified over 10,000 midge species. After putting samples under a microscope, Cat created this fly to mimic the lighter shades...from tan to yellowish. The bright rib and head help this fly stand out from the naturals, while the foam wing helps capture the phase when the insect is transitioning from nymph to adult.