Some Excellent Chironomid Patterns to Add to Your Fly Box

Chironomids are a staple for all stillwater fly fishers. There are so many chironomid patterns out there. Many tyers will gear their patterns to match the colours of their local chironomids. Tonight we took a look at 4 great chironomid patterns. The blue dun thread chironomid, two antistatic chironomids and a basic black and red chironomid where we blended threads.

Here are some places you can buy precut Antistatic Bag (there are definitely other sources too) Tonight we used .5mm antistatic strips:

1. https://flyguys.net/store/fly-tying-materials/anti-static-bag-asb-fly-tying-capes

2. /https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com/

3. https://togensflyshop.com/search?type=product&options[prefix]=last&q=ASB*

4.https://purityflyco.ca/products/chronicuts

5. Contact: Heidi Barby on Facebook

Next week, Rick Miyauchi is our guest tyer. Rick is going to be tying some extended body mayflies. Bring a long needle that is not too thick (sewing needle). I think we will also be tying some parachute flies. See you next week!

Adult chironomids

Chromies

Blue Dun Chironomid (BC FlyGuys)

Hook: 1760 size 14

Bead: Black, 3/32nd

Gills: Unistretch

Rib: UTC 70 thread

Body: Blue Dun Thread 8/0

Collar: Burnt Orange UTC 70

Black and Red Chironomid with Blended Thread

Hook: 1760 sizes 16-12

Bead: White 3/32nd

Thread: UTC Black and Red 8/0

Rib: Red wire extra small