Split Foam Back™ Midges

Split Foam Backs™

The Split Foam Back™ is an exceptionally effective technical midge pattern designed to imitate emerging midges and small aquatic insects with incredible realism and balance. Featuring a distinctive split foam wing case profile, this pattern rides naturally in the water and creates a highly convincing presentation trout find difficult to resist.

With outstanding detail for such small flies, the Split Foam Back™ has become one of our most productive midge patterns for tailwaters, spring creeks, freestone rivers, lakes, and other technical trout fisheries. Whether fished deep beneath an indicator or suspended near the surface film, this versatile pattern consistently produces strikes from selective trout.

Available in multiple proven color variations to match changing hatch conditions and water types throughout the season.

Key Features
- Unique split foam wing case design
- Exceptional balance and natural presentation
- Highly effective technical midge pattern
- Excellent for tailwaters and pressured trout
- Proven producer in rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds
- Ideal for tandem nymph rigs and technical waters

Imitates

Emerging midges, midge pupae, Baetis nymphs, and small aquatic insects

Available Colors

- Baetis
- Orange Head Baetis
- Purple Back Baetis
- Black
- Blue Wing Olive
- Brown
- Grey
- Olive
- Pale Morning Dun
- Red
- Tan

Sizes

#18 – #22

Fishing Tips

Fish under an indicator, as part of a tandem nymph rig, or near the surface film during active midge and small mayfly hatches. Especially effective in tailwaters, spring creeks, and clear technical water where trout feed selectively on tiny drifting insects.