Becks Black Midge Barbless in size 16 is a superb, delicate dry fly for trout and grayling taking small dark midges at the surface. It offers a finer, more specific profile than a large terrestrial pattern, making it useful during calm conditions and selective rise forms on rivers or stillwaters.
Fish it on a fine, well-degreased tippet and aim for a natural drift through the fish's feeding lane. On rivers, use a reach cast to reduce drag. The size 16 barbless hook suits small midge activity while remaining manageable to see and present. Its balanced profile gives it the appeal to turn interest into a solid take.