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Midge Swap 2001/2002 Swapmaster: Bob Haering from Michigan, USA

Miracle Midge Variant tied by Jim Collins, Missouri, USA
	Directions: Tie in the wire (rib) to rear of hook. Attach turkey biot to rear of hook. Wrap thread forward to beginning of the head. Wrap the turkey biot forward and tie off. Wrap wire forward over biot tying off at head. Attach small piece of craft foam to the back edge of the head. Wrap foam one complete turn (approx. 1/2 times around). Tye off foam. Whip finish at the hook eye. May want to cement thread whip finish. The foam head makes the midge sit in the surface film with the body pointing down.
Pattern Hook: size 20 or 22 curved Thread: Black 8/0 Rib: Small gold or copper wire body: 1 white turkey Biot thorax or head: black craft sheet foam (small strip)