Updated October 15, 2026
    nymph

    Y2K Bug

    Imitates midge Pupa

    Flash-bodied midge nymph with a distinctive red wire segment. One of the most effective midge patterns on the South Platte River.

    Hook sizes

    #14#16#18

    in red, olive, black

    Type
    nymph
    Imitates
    Midge Pupa
    Difficulty
    beginner
    Technique
    indicator, euro nymph
    Water
    tailwater

    When to fish it

    Year-round midge fishing on tailwaters. Particularly deadly on Colorado rivers.

    Catches

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