Fraser River Fishing Lodge - Fly Fishing in BC

Chironomid Pupa
Hook: 16-8 Tiemco TMC 2312 Emerger
Thread: 8/0 black
Body: black super floss
Rib: Thin silver, gold, or copper wire
Thorax: 2 strands of Peacock herl
Gills: 2 wraps of white ostrich herl
Note: Can be tied in many colors such as black, olive, maroon, brown, lime, red, tan, and even orange.

Tying Instructions:

Tie in one strand of superfloss near the end of the hook, where the body of the fly should begin. Then tie in your thin wire ribbing. Wrap the superfloss along the shank of the hook. Make the wraps as tight as possible with a slight taper. Tie off superfloss, about 1/4 or less from the eye of the hook. Then wrap your silver wire over the superfloss, try to keep the space between wraps as even as possible. The next step is to tie in 1 or 2 strands of peacock herl. Make 2-3 turns and then tie off, leaving enough room for the gills. Tie in one strand of white ostrich herl, and make approximately 2 wraps for gills. Tie off the ostrich herl, trim, and whip finish.

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