As the title suggests I'm new to chironomid tying/fishing. What are everyone's favourite patterns ( maybe with photos ) for southern Alberta ? Looks like a very fun way to fish.
Southern Alberta, Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, BC. The best chironomid pattern is the same: Black Sno-cone, red rib, #16 or #14. Second choice would be a #14 or #16 white bead chromie or ASB w/red rib. Sno-cone
Here is an interesting video on chiromomids, different life stages are filmed. You can see why using an indicator in a small chop to create movement is so effective.
I like the sizes prof recommended to you, most of the flies I see people using are to large.
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Pikergolf;I agree,i have had this discussion many times.I have found that most BC guys prefer 2xl sz 12,14.Where as i'm a believer in scud hooks14,&12.Depending on the time of the year,ice out.16 18 may find there place,scud hooks 2x sh,2xh c068 mustad cheap strong hook...
As the title suggests I'm new to chironomid tying/fishing. What are everyone's favourite patterns ( maybe with photos ) for southern Alberta ? Looks like a very fun way to fish.
Thanks for any help anyone can provide
Lots of good looking bugs there troutbug.One very important pattern lacking in your group.That is the bloodworm.Early[iceoff] & in the fall are very good to tie on.imo
Lots of good looking bugs there troutbug.One very important pattern lacking in your group.That is the bloodworm.Early[iceoff] & in the fall are very good to tie on.imo
I have about 10 different types of bloodworms I tie.
If I posted all pictures of my chironomids and bloodworms you would be here all day
New to chironomids
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