Simple, easy, DEADLY.
Sz16 hook.
White and bronze beads
White Antron
Thin coat UV cement
Nice, different, I like it!
[SIZE=2]Not having ever fished for much less caught a trout until I was 46 years old I was happily unaware of the chironomid until about 2002 when I had an opportunity to fish for trout in a lake on Ft. Apache reservation in eastern AZ. My friend who had become a resident of AZ inquired of another fisherman what was a good pattern. He shared a few chironomid patterns he had tied with us which resulted in a successful fishing day. Similar pattern in a red color as I recall. Wish I could justify a trip back to the area, the Mogollon Rim of AZ is one of the best kept secrets in America, don’t tell anyone. [/SIZE]
Caught the largest trout I’ve ever caught on a pattern very similar to this one. Was on a private lake in eastern Ore.
Crazy how well they work. AND, so simple to tie.
SCG
GREAT looking fly and yet another, I, who does not tie, CAN possibly tie. So far my “talent” relegates me to tying single or possibly two step patterns such as Copper John or Brassie. Looking forward to broadening my horizons soon though. Time is short…
Mark
PS: I just know “they’ll” eat this one.
If you can only tie one or two flies, a copper John and brassie are two good ones! Don’t be afraid to tie the copper John in different colors. Red is my fav, purple or dark blue are good. I even tie them in a silver color.
To catch fish, flys do not have to be perfect, mine are never all that well tied, but they work fine.
SCG
SCG,
The two flies I mentioned are my favorites in "just under the falls " situations. My incentive to attemp to tie them was that I was paying Orvis- Jackson about $2.00+ per. But ,since my “talent” does not creep into the the “dry” spectrum, I’m still a regular customer. Or there’s a Pawn Shop in town that has deals at $15 per dozen. Those do last a bit longer than my likeleyhood of decorating the flora with them.
In a word, as only a bystander, I do appreciate your’s and Scott’s postings herein. Talents I only wish I had.
Mark
PS: I should have added “and other’s” in my appreciation
Here is a good source for inexpensive flys.
They have a huge selection, and usually ship same day. They regularly have 10-20% sales on flys, also have a break in price for buying by the dozen. 4-6$ a dozen is common.
AND,
Woa hold on there cowboy, I am definitely not in the same league as Scott and the other usual posters. My flys just aren’t all that well tied…but I do try…thanks for the compliment just the same ;. )
SCG
SCG,
Thank You for the information and the link.
Mark
PS: And now, since I actually clicked onto the site, A DOUBLE Thank You X2