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Chan's Chironomid Pupa

Midge · Trout · Intermediate · 2 versions

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Curved scud/nymph hook (Tiemco 2487), 10-18
  • Thread Black 70 denier (UTC 70)

Materials

  • Tail/gills White Antron (small tuft each end)
  • Body Small silver tinsel (or thread with wire rib) (1 length)
  • Thorax Peacock herl (2-3 strands)
  • Wing case Pheasant tail fibers (small bunch)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread at the bend and tie in a short tuft of white Antron for the trailing shuck/tail, kept sparse.
  2. Tie in the silver tinsel (or wire) and wrap a slim, smooth body two-thirds up the shank; the shiny body imitates the gas bubble under the pupal shuck.
  3. Tie in a small bunch of pheasant tail fibers pointing forward to form the wing case later.
  4. Wrap 2-3 strands of peacock herl for a slim thorax just behind the eye.
  5. Pull the pheasant tail fibers over the top of the thorax to form the wing case and tie down behind the eye.
  6. Tie in a short tuft of white Antron on top behind the eye for the gills, splayed and trimmed short.
  7. Whip finish a small head and coat the body with a thin layer of head cement or UV resin for shine and durability.

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