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Chiron Pupa Black

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Curved scud/pupa hook (Tiemco 2457/2487), 12-18
• Thread Black 8/0 (70 denier)

Materials

• Bead Black or silver bead (optional) (1)
• Body Black thread or black stretch tubing (as needed)
• Rib Fine silver or red wire (1 length)
• Thorax Peacock herl or black dubbing (as needed)
• Gills White Antron or poly (small tuft)

How to tie it

1. Optionally slide a small bead to the eye. Lay a slim, smooth black thread base down the curved shank to the bend.
2. Tie in the wire rib at the rear, then build a slender, slightly tapered black body forward (thread alone, or over a stretch-tubing overwrap).
3. Counter-rib the wire in 5-6 evenly spaced open turns for segmentation and a gas-bubble sheen; tie off.
4. Wrap a small peacock herl or black dubbing thorax just behind the bead/eye.
5. Tie in a short tuft of white Antron on top for gills and trim it stubby.
6. Whip finish and coat the body with a thin layer of UV resin or head cement for shine and durability, leaving the gills unglued.
7. Keep it slim; chironomid pupae are thin.

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