J- Thanks for the heads up on the scuds. Will whip up a few in the various colors you mentioned, prior to hitting the river today. I've only been flicking out the green in those.
In regards to midges, I'm a firm believer in those wittle things. However, they've been turning up noses on those as well for me.
Someone mentioned, this dry spell is due to the lack of O2 levels in the river right now?

G