Above photo: My DNR Midge uses two wraps of Perdigones Pearl tinsel just above the top of the abdomen at the lower crease of the loop wing. This gives the impression of a gas bubble characteristic of a shucking midge partially emerged from its pupal casing. Stuck-in-shuck midges are often tied on a straight-shank hook, with their bellies flush in the surface film. The Tiemco 206BL is a wonderful hook, both for stuck-in-shuck midges and transitioning insects stuck in the surface film. This hook keels wonderfully in the water and provides exceptionally positive hookups in smaller sizes.  In the photo above, you can see the Perdigones pearl tinsel just below the thorax on this #20 TMC 206BL. This is just enough flash and refraction for the trout to take special notice. You get reflectivity back into the dubbing, so a little sliver of pearl tinsel goes a long way. Less is always more when you're using flash for very selective browns. Using a partially submerged cream antron trailing sh...