Red/Brown Chironomid

A classic chironomid pattern for Stillwater fisheries

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Materials (5)

Hook

Daichi 1760

100

Thread

UTC 70 denier

Rib/Wrap

Small wire

Bead

Masu

50

Other

Solarrez

Tying Steps

1

Thread Bead on Backwards

2

Start Thread

3

Tie in wire

Wrap wire in and wrap down the shank

4

Build thread body taper

5

Wrap wire up body

Double wrap at tail. Evenly spaced wraps

6

Tie off wire

7

Whip finish

8

Light coating of Solarrez

Hit with blue light

Notes

The juice