Brook Trout on Chironomids

Midge Tip Line Setup

We've previously featured one of our favorite types of fly lines -- the midge tip (or emerger tip as Scientific Anglers formerly called it) -- and here's a video that dials in a bit on how to reach fish holding a bit deeper and focusing on chironomids closer to the bottom.

The setup is pretty straightforward. We have a 6 wt 10' rod with a midge tip line. From there, you tie your own leader with this formula:

• Line: Scientific Anglers Midge Tip, 6wt.
• Nail Knot from fly line to 18" of 20lb Fluoro.
• Blood knot to 18" of 15lb Fluoro
• Tippet ring with clinch knots
• 5' of 3x or 4x fluoro tippet
• Triple Surgeon's knot to 5' of 3x or 4x fluoro tippet (leaving dropper tag)
• If you get the hang of casting this rig with two flies, you can tie another 5' section and make it three flies. Takes some casting practice.

Flies from this video:

• Pert Near Pupa (gold holographic). 
• Gray Boy Buzzer (add a bead)
• Silver Lancer (aka Chironomid Frenchie)

And here's the video: