Blue Dun and Black Rib Chironomid Fly Tying Tutorial

There is no such thing as too many variations of grey chironomids in the box and this is one that I like to keep close by whenever I am on the lakes. These grey shades are nice to have when the bugs aren’t fully gassed up to make their ascent towards the surface, they are a staple in many angler’s chironomid box. This is a great pattern to start with and you can change the bead and wire colours to increase your odds of your fly standing out in the sea of chironomids.

Blue Dun and Black Chironomid Fly Recipe

Hook: Aqua Talon Size 14 Nickel Chironomid Ambush Hooks

Bead: OfishL Gloss Black 3/32” Brass bead 

Gills: White Uni-Stretch

Thread: UTC Blue Dun 70D Ultra Thread

Rib: UTC Black Small Ultra Wire

Collar: UTC Rusty Brown 70D Ultra Thread

UV Cure: Raid Zap Super Thin

Blue Dun and Black Chironomid Fly Tying Video

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