The Fly Fishing Place Olive BWO Midge - Silver Bead Head | 6 Flies Size 18

Overview

The Olive BWO Midge pattern from The Fly Fishing Place is designed to mimic tiny chironomids and Blue Winged Olive nymphs that trout key in on during hatch windows and in stillwater settings. A standout feature is the heavy silver bead head, which helps sink the fly quickly to the feeding zone, enabling a more controlled drift in deeper water and softer lake bottoms. This is a versatile trout fly that performs across tailwaters, lakes, and calm shorelines where nymphing patterns shine.

Built for reliability, the fly is hand-tied in small batches, ensuring consistent texture and movement that imitate natural life in the water column. The combination of an olive color scheme and the BWO midge silhouette appeals to trout looking for familiar, productive prey when light conditions shift throughout the day.

What makes this set stand out

• Depth and presentation: the silver bead head helps achieve quicker submersion with a balanced, natural drift.
• Pattern versatility: ideal for stillwater chironomid activity and lake fishing, as well as occasional tailwater runs.
• Size and quantity: six hand-tied flies in size 18 provide a ready-to-use selection for common trout scenarios.
• Quality and craft: Oregon-based ties with a long-standing approach to classic patterns and modern twists.

Real-world use and fishing tips

• Stillwater days: deploy when chironomids are present to tempt wary trout feeding near the bottom.
• Tailwater and lake edges: use with slow retrieves or drift under indicators to find the right depth.
• Hatch alignment: a go-to pattern during blue wing olive events when size 18 patterns resemble natural nymphs.
• All-season versatility: the subdued olive hue works across light and overcast days for reliable visibility without spooking fish.

Each pattern in this set is tied in Oregon, where a broad range of proven classics and innovative takes are created to support serious anglers with options that cover common trout scenarios. This collection delivers a practical, ready-to-fish option that blends traditional technique with contemporary craft.