Chironomid Challenge

[RickBaerg]

Last June, fishing one of the local ponds here in the Cariboo, I pumped a decent sized fish and the contents of its stomach was full of a Chironomid that I hadn't seen before. This Chironomid was a size 12-14 and was half black and half silver, parallel down the middle. Has anyone else come across the variation of the Chironomid? I tied up a couple. Would love to see some of your ties, please feel free to share.....

 

[RickBaerg]

Is anyone tying during these strange times?

 

[RickBaerg]

Anyone tying tinnie weinie chironomids?

 

[HarkatScott]

Last year was my year to fill up a big part of my box with 16s to 20s. Have plenty to last for a few years.

When the fish are really picky it sure is nice to have an exact fit for size.

I do toe some in a glassworm resemblance at that size and it has worked.

 

[Phearless]

Trying to tie, new pup to train.

 

[RickBaerg]

 

[RickBaerg]

Pornomids, recipe on its way to the site Fly Box

 

[RickBaerg]

Some #16 UB40’s

 

[RickBaerg]

#12 Jonesies

 

[RickBaerg]

I know Im not the only one tying Chironomids right now, please feel free to jump in guys!

 

[Scott D]

#12 Jonesies

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Those look awesome

 

[Scott D]

Last June, fishing one of the local ponds here in the Cariboo, I pumped a decent sized fish and the contents of its stomach was full of a Chironomid that I hadn't seen before. This Chironomid was a size 12-14 and was half black and half silver, parallel down the middle. Has anyone else come across the variation of the Chironomid? I tied up a couple. Would love to see some of your ties, please feel free to share.....

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[Scott D]

These are those most recent I have been working on

 

[Scott D]

Last June, fishing one of the local ponds here in the Cariboo, I pumped a decent sized fish and the contents of its stomach was full of a Chironomid that I hadn't seen before. This Chironomid was a size 12-14 and was half black and half silver, parallel down the middle. Has anyone else come across the variation of the Chironomid? I tied up a couple. Would love to see some of your ties, please feel free to share.....

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[Scott D]

Last year in June I came across a new chironomid as well. It was a size 12 bomber style. It was golden brown with black ribbing. Super cool looking. This was not my picture but I am sharing it because it’s the same exact chironomid

 

[Scott D]

Last year in June I came across a new chironomid as well. It was a size 12 bomber style. It was golden brown with black ribbing. Super cool looking. This was not my picture but I am sharing it because it’s the same exact chironomid

Tied these to try get on some fish. The front one with cranberry wrap worked. Not a great match but was close enough that day.

 

[RickBaerg]

Nice ties, @Scott D well done, those will fish good! Its fun finding new bugs, I only wished I would have taken a picture of the 1/2 and 1/2 black and chrome after the pump, this year!

 

[RickBaerg]

Tied these to try get on some fish. The front one with cranberry wrap worked. Not a great match but was close enough that day.

I like this pattern, I will tie some of these tonight.

 

[Phearless]

Good looking bugs all. The way things are going for me, I will have to bum flies this year

 

[RickBaerg]

Good looking bugs all. The way things are going for me, I will have to bum flies this year

What? Did you sell all your gear?