Tying the "Rusty Nail" Chironomid-John Kent Originator

 

I absolutely love this chironomid. It is definitely a winner here in Central Alberta. I have posted this chironomid several times and it definitely needs a place in your chironomid box! Karen and I use size 14 and size 12 (daiichi 1760) a lot. It will not be very long until chironomids start happening!

Last night while watching/listening to the Oilers great come back win over LA in the Stanley Cup Play-Offs, I tied up several. 

Take a look right here for how I tie them. This is a previous blog post from January!

Bob Edens has the micro tubing and mirage opal tinsel (medium) in his shop. Just give him a call. It saves driving or ordering.

Switching Resins Has Been a Success

I have used Solarez thin formulation for years, but as of late, I have been getting a rash on my face when I use it! This has happened to others as well (not everybody). I talked to Kent Govett at Canadian Llama and several of his contract fly tyers have switched to an Italian resin. It is a clear "flow" resin that is great for chironomids. I really like the applicator brush as well. It does not cure tacky at all. Take a look at this resin at Canadian Llama Company (no I do not work for them) if you are having a similar experience.

 

The Window Tint Pupa-Excellent Chironomid Pattern

Window Tint Pupa

Hook: Daiichi 1760 size 12-16

Thread: Colour to match desired body colour (black, red, wine0 and burnt orange/rusty brown collar

Gills: Uni  Floss or Uni Stretch

Bead: 3/32nd for size 14, 7/64ths for size 12

Rib: Window Tint 0.75 mm

The Window Tint Pupa is an excellent chironomid pattern. I like to tie them from size 12-16. When the chironomids are quite "gas" like as they emerge, this pattern is so effective. Better yet, it is an easy tie.

If you love blended thread chironomids, head right here to have a reminder about how to tie them!