Is it a Zebra Midge if it has legs? 

If it has legs it's a kenetic midge with stripes ;o) I think it's awesome Matt. Safe trip bud, don't eat too much of that San Fran treat "rice-a-roni". I don't know if you were able to retrieve that info on Benn from that video. So while you're in San Fran, if you have time, look up The San Francisco Call 1897 articles on Benn; 6/18 1893; the Eel River trip 1892; and TSFCall's supplement Outing Sunday 6/9 1907 for a biography on Benn. He lived in San Francisco and had a shop on 402 Montgomery St. Maybe there's some steelhead "cultists" over there too. Other than that be safe and have fun. Thanks Matt!

Favourite quote, "thats certainly not perfect but not many of my flys are" brilliant ! keep up the great content, always entertaining and inspiring.

Have a great time in Georgia. Thanks for your commitment to your channel even with such a hectic schedule.

I look forward to these videos for education and your entertaining comments. Thanks and safe travels. You have a busy schedule.

Nice fly, definitely a "Guide fly" sort of fly. I had to chuckle at your "my flies usually aren't perfect" comment. Some of the best advice I ever got was "Strive for Excellence, not Perfection." You certainly do that. Keep it up!

Nice easy pattern to tie Matt, enjoy your trip, your package should arrive Thursday and be waiting for you.

That big that tie is A#1 Matt imitates so much so many aquatic insects ,summer /fall a drowned ant or beetle once all the hackle gets chewed off you still haveca great bug to catch many fish

Matt, I came across an item for your fly vest if you ever come across one, buy it, it's a Kelso Streamside Vise Kit with a Wheatley weighted fly box. It's a complete miniature fly tying kit with a 360° rotary vise, c-clamp and a wood screw attachment to screw it into a dead limb or tree trunk, plus all the tools to tie Streamside flies while you're fishing if the need arises, plus the entire kit fits into a leather waterproof case that fits into a pocket of your fly vest, They quit making it about 8-10 years ago, listing for a little over $200 if your lucky enough to come across one. It's like finding a very old bamboo rod, you might not run across another one, the complete kit has all the accessories and containers that allows you to carry a small quantity of hooks, beads, hackles and many other supplies. The thread spools are sewing machine bobbins, so you can see how small your thread tying bobbin is, happy hunting if you're lucky to come across one of these kits.

Matt, it's your fly you can call it anything you want. Personally I think it looks like a Leggy Zebra, but then I have a pretty warped sense of humor. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.

Thanks Matt. This looks like something I can tie, that will catch fish.

Good morning Matt. ☕️time. I like that variation. Hope you wear those out on your fishing trip with Jim. We have delayed our departure a couple of days because the temps are just a little too low. It’s -19F this morning and the forecast is for -33F tomorrow morning. The weather is supposed to moderate by Wednesday afternoon and be about 14F by Thursday. Travel in those temps will be easier on my carcass and the equipment. If something breaks our delay to get repairs could potentially be longer than a couple of days. Hope the weather forecast is correct. Safe travels Matt.

Thanks for sharing Matt, can't go wrong with a midge. Have a blessed day my friend & safe travels.

Cool take on a zebra midge. Thanks Matt. Have a good week in the crazy that is SF, CA.

I remember those days of traveling for work, always gone I don't miss it unless it was hunting or fishing season then it was ok. I always had what ever was in season with me, and carrying licenses for mo, neb, ks and Iowa made one thick wallet

Good Morning Sir Matt, your a busy man Sir. I have got to tell you that Midge looks great. A fly fisherman could never go wrong having a dozen of these in his flybox. Good luck and be safe on your trip. Until next time my friend.

I like the look of this one. I will be tying a few of these in different colors. Have a good week.

Cool version of the Zebra! Travel safe.

Good luck here in Ga. Hopefully the rains will let up.

Nice fly it will catch a lot of fish. Enjoy the time you have to go and have fun.Thanks Matt for sharing.

Cool fly Matt, good luck and enjoy you fishing and be careful and safe!!!!!!!

Awesome! Enjoy your trip. The fishing one! Sorry about the work one lol. Be safe.

The Savage Zebra! Trailing shuck, perhaps, rather than a tail? The motion of the hackle has to be a plus. Good one!

Good morning Matt☕️☕️ Have a safe trip out west, can’t wait to see ya👍 love the zebra midge and your version of it😉

It looks like a good producer! I like adding the flash, too. Definitely makes it a versatile fly. Have a great trip down south!

Awesome zebra variant. Thanks Matt.

Great looking fly Matt.

Like the idea of a bit of flash tail. Good variation. 👍

That was a cool tie Matt! I know this type of midges work, because your going to be fishing in my neck of the woods. Chattooga river, and the pisgah forest in Western North Carolina. Hope you have a great time. 😀. Tight lines.

Thanks Matt and safe travels.

Nice tie Matt. Will give it a go.

Curved shank hook, tail and hackle certainly makes this a unique Zebra. I like it!

Good looking bug Matt.

Looking good... Bravo Zulu

Good looking fly Matt!

Thanks for the awesome tie I will definitely try it looks great

That is a cool idea for a midge Definitely going to try this one out Hope you have a great trip Matt Thanks for the video

Nice job Matt and good luck on your fishing trip and safe travels on your work tip. Be sure to post some pics of the big ones you catch on your zebra midge thingy

Thanks for the video, good luck on your upcoming fishing trip. This pattern looks to be a great fish catcher.

Definitely a have to try. Thanks Matt

I really like the midge patterns but I have to admit I’ve not done (or understand) how to fish midge flies effectively. Thank you for showing how to tie this. It’s awesome for some variety of colors.

Great Fly, Great Tie, Great Tier! Wish you have a great trip, and hope you do well in the southern waters. One thing I learned about catching Trout years ago: I was not getting down deep enough. Weighted flies are my No.1 Fly all the time even if they are taking dry flies. Wet Flies and Nymphs are my NO.1 fish catcher. I like the Zebra Pattern you tie up. Will try it soon. Thanks, Matt for a great tying fishing channel.

Looks killer to me Matt safe trip my friend

Nice and simple variation of the Zebra midge. What's not to like?

Great little pattern Matt, I tie something similar in dark olive body and a partridge collar. Thanks for sharing

I love this variation on an overused pattern. I’ve never used a tail on my zebra midges, but I might try it now along with the soft hackle collar. The tail might just be the ticket to catching picky trout on Putah creek, though presentation if usually more important than fly pattern.

What a coincidence. I actually tied a bunch of these last night.

Looks like a great little nymph. Thanks for sharing Matt.

Very nice tie Matt. I think it is important to note that variations of a certain pattern is fun and effective. I like the creativity of changing things up. Warmest regards my friend.

Cool!

hey matt like this would look good with red wire ...just my thinking...see ya joe ... and as always i will be watching.

Matt, need another fishing partner in blue ridge? As always love the tie!

That B&B looks nice! What part of VA where you in? Your travel schedule sounds a bit like mine and bit’s really getting in the way of my fishing. I gotta do something about that! I love your variation of this fly. I’ll be doing a couple dozen of them on my next tying session.

Regardless of how many new flies are invented trout are trout and simple will always work

Nice tie Matt! Have you tried any of the flies from the book I sent you. You will be surprised how well they all work.

Did you know Dave Whitlock passed away on November 23 -2022 ?? Maybe you can do a flie or two from "Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Classic Flies That Catch Them: Tips, Tactics, and Advice on Taking Our Favorite Gamefish" , "The Second fly-tyer's almanac" or "Trout and Their Food: A Compact Guide for Fly Fishers" by Dave Whitlock / Emily Whitlock.

Can you use embroidery thread instead of floss or will that change how it works in the water?

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Heck. If it catches fish I’d say it doesn’t matter if it has legs or not nor it’s name. It’s a fish catcher. 😁

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Awesome I like the curved shank look to it! Safe travels n tight lines!!

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