Midges in Holland
Midges (Order Diptera, two wings) are the most abundant aquatic insects on earth. In any fresh water system, the number of species of midges is greater than the number of all other aquatic species combined. Not only that, but they hatch year-round; as long as there is open water, there will be midges hatching. So, in those times of the year when other aquatic species are not hatching, one can always rely on the midges. And that’s what’s happening right now.
Theo Balelaar has been out plying the waters of Holland with adult midge imitations, and doing very well with them. Have a look.
The Holland trout love midges, or maybe it’s Theo they love.
This rainbow was particularly well colored, and a midge eater.