Miracle Nymph

The Miracle Nymph is a minimalist midge larva (Chironomidae) imitation, developed by American fly tyer Ed Marsh in the 1970s for Colorado's tailwaters, most notably the South Platte River. It carries on his stripped-down tying style - he's also known for the simple Buckskin nymph - and is a good example of less being more: a slim thread body with a fine wire rib is all it takes to suggest the segmentation of a real midge larva.

The Miracle Nymph shows its strength especially on clear, technical water with wary fish. Many variations of this fly exist by now, but we've found you don't need more than the original. We like to fish it in the lower stretches of rivers.

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