Here is a quick, durable and highly effective fly that I always have in my Chironomid box. This fly crushes all year but is very effective at ice-off and well into spring. The faded thread blend on this fly gives this a great look and can be used in a wide range of different colors. This is one of my confidence patterns so tie a few up and I am sure you will always have a few of these in your box when hitting your favorite stillwater.
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 5067 - Czech Nymph Heavy Black Nickel - Barbless - 14
Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Neon Colors - 3/32" (2.3mm) - Fl. White
Bead (Alternate): Fulling Mill Painted Tungsten Beads - Fl. White - 2.4mm
Thread 1: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Black
Thread 2: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Red
Thread 1 (Alternate): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
Thread 2 (Alternate): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
Wire: Semperfli Tying Wire - 0.2 - Bright Silver
Wire (Alternate): UTC Ultra Wire - Small - Silver
Resin: Solarez Bone Dry PLUS 0.5 Fl. Oz. Squeeze Bottle with Tip
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
