The Two Toner Chironomid fly pattern is a great stillwater fly pattern that incorporates the ability to imitate a lot of different colors of a chironomid. One of the most versatile stillwater patterns, the chironomid goes through several phases as it morphs from a larva into a full-fledged adult. Part of these phases can be imitated with similar patterns with somewhat minor color changes. See how we handle the two tones and color differences here.
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless - 12
Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 7/64" (2.8mm) - Nickel
Breathers: Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags - Fl. White - 16
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Red
Thread (alt): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
Under-Body: Mirage Tinsel - Opal - Large
Body: Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Transp. Gray
Body (alt): Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Transp. Natural
Body (alt): Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Holo Natural
Thorax: Ice Dub - Orange
Body Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly FinishMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
