The Shipmans Black Barbless Size 12 is a highly effective, classic stillwater midge emerger that sits low in the surface film. The black body gives a strong, natural silhouette and is especially relevant when trout are taking dark chironomids or small surface insects.
Fish it on a floating line, singly to rising fish or as the top fly in a light team. In a ripple, leave it static and let the water animate the dressing. In calmer conditions, use an extremely slow figure-of-eight. Apply floatant only to the supporting fibres so the body remains in the film, where emerging midges are most vulnerable. Fish it with confidence and be ready for the rod to bend.