Rusty Nail-John Kent originator
Hook: Daiichi 1760-sizes 16-12
Bead: White, either brass or tungsten size to match hook-3/32nd-7/64ths
Thread: UTC 70, wine
Body: Mirage Flashabou or Mirage Opal Tinsel, medium
Rib: Mahogany micro tubing (you definitely can use black or red micro tubing as well)
As I get started on my winter fly tying, I take the time to see what I have used and needs to be added to fly boxes. I have chosen to start with chironomids. Karen and I have used John Kent's Rusty Nail chironomid a lot this past season. That is where I am beginning!
Bob Edens at Stream Weaver Flies (right here in Red Deer) has all you need. I also order from Canadian Llama Company because I often order bulk when it comes to hooks and beads!
Karen laughed when I started in on chironomids. There are 1000s of sub species of chironomids. I try to focus on about a dozen different chironomids that I like. You could head down the chironomid rabbit hole all winter but I try to limit myself to what I have used with success. There are definitely times when a specific chironomid is needed, then I get busy and tie that specific pattern.
I love fly fishing with chironomids. The action can be explosive. Throat samples can certainly help solve the riddle of what the trout are dining on! Once you have the depth figured out and then what the fish are feeding on, you are likely going to have a decent day on the water!
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