Zucchini Chironomid Fly Tying Tutorial

The Zucchini is a well-known BC chironomid pupa pattern developed by BC Flyguys. This is a popular variation that anglers like Brian Chan also fish. It’s meant to imitate emerging chironomids and works best fished suspended during a hatch. The strength of this fly is its slim profile and subtle contrast. It’s commonly tied with a copper brown or red rib, and bead colours can vary, with white, metallic brown, and black nickel all being solid choices.

Materials List

• Hook:  Aqua Flies Size 14 AquaTalon 5700 Chironomid Hook
• Bead: OfishL 3/32” White Tungsten Bead
• Thread: UTC 70D Black Ultra Thread
• Rib: UTC Small Copper Brown Ultra Wire
• Body: UTC Medium Black Holo Tinsel
• UV Resin: RaidZap Super Thin

Zucchini Fly Tying Video

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