Mayhem Midge

Cheech 3/3/21

The Mayhem is a very versatile fly that can be fished as a midge or a mayfly depending on what is most active in the water.  This fly has a very unique wing case that adds a small amount of buoyancy and movement in the water that other similar sized nymphs might not have.  For whatever reason, the foam wing case really sets this fly apart from others even if it's fished deep on a nymph rig!

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 100 Dry Fly Hook - 20 - 25 Pack
  • Alternate Hook: Daiichi 1180 - Standard Dry Fly Hook - 20
  • Alternate Hook: TMC 101 Dry Fly Hook - 20 - 25 Pack
  • Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Olive
  • Alternate Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Medium Olive
  • Alternate Thread: Veevus Fly Tying Thread - Olive - 14/0
  • Alternate Thread: 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge - Olive
  • Shuck: Antron Yarn - Carded - Gray Dun
  • Alternate Shuck: Antron Yarn - Gray
  • Rib: UTC Ultra Wire - Small - Gold
  • Thorax: Peacock Eye Sticks
  • Wingcase: Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam - Gray - 0.5mm
  • Alternate Wingcase: Razor Foam - Translucent Dun
  • Alternate Wingcase: Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam - Tan - 0.5mm
  • Alternate Wingcase: Razor Foam - Opaque Tan
  • Legs: Flash Sale Hackle 77 - Whiting 4B Hen Saddle - Variant (Speckled Brown)
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, Black Nickel
    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, Black Nickel

    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, Black Nickel

    $9.60
    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook
    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook

    Daiichi 1110 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook

    $8.95
    Umpqua U001 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack
    Umpqua U001 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack

    Umpqua U001 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack

    $7.40
    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook
    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook

    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook

    $9.60
    TMC Tiemco 102Y Dry Hook
    TMC Tiemco 102Y Dry Hook

    TMC Tiemco 102Y Dry Hook

    $10.25
    Umpqua U002 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack
    Umpqua U002 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack

    Umpqua U002 Dry Fly Hook - 50 pack

    $7.40
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier
    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier

    Veevus Power Thread 70 Denier

    $4.50
    Daiichi 1182 - Low Vis Dry Fly Hook
    Daiichi 1182 - Low Vis Dry Fly Hook

    Daiichi 1182 - Low Vis Dry Fly Hook

    $3.99
    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, 100 Pack Black Nickel
    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, 100 Pack Black Nickel

    TMC 100B Dry Fly Hook, 100 Pack Black Nickel

    $13.99
    Fulling Mill 1310 - Down Eye Dry Hook
    Fulling Mill 1310 - Down Eye Dry Hook

    Fulling Mill 1310 - Down Eye Dry Hook

    $11.25
    Fulling Mill 1550 - All Purpose Medium
    Fulling Mill 1550 - All Purpose Medium

    Fulling Mill 1550 - All Purpose Medium

    $11.25
    Umpqua XC230BL-BN Dry/Nymph Hook
    Umpqua XC230BL-BN Dry/Nymph Hook

    Umpqua XC230BL-BN Dry/Nymph Hook

    $4.00
    TMC 921 Micro-Barb Dry Fly Hook
    TMC 921 Micro-Barb Dry Fly Hook

    TMC 921 Micro-Barb Dry Fly Hook

    $11.20
    Daiichi 1222 - Darrel Martin's Dry Fly Hook
    Daiichi 1222 - Darrel Martin's Dry Fly Hook

    Daiichi 1222 - Darrel Martin's Dry Fly Hook

    $3.99
    Kona UDF Universal Dry Fly Hook - 30 Pack
    Kona UDF Universal Dry Fly Hook - 30 Pack

    Kona UDF Universal Dry Fly Hook - 30 Pack

    $9.99
    Core C1180 Dry & Light Nymph Hook
    Core C1180 Dry & Light Nymph Hook

    Core C1180 Dry & Light Nymph Hook

    $8.49
    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook - 100 Pack
    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook - 100 Pack

    TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook - 100 Pack

    $14.99
    Ahrex FW524 Super Dry Barbed Hook
    Ahrex FW524 Super Dry Barbed Hook

    Ahrex FW524 Super Dry Barbed Hook

    $9.50