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John Kent – Hog Magnet Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Brandyn

Hog Magnet Chironomid Pupa Fly “Hog magnet” A beauty little bug they will take for a chironomid pupae/larvae or as a great searching/attractor style when trying to figure things out. Mr. Kent knows a thing or two about chironomid … Continue reading →

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Chironomid Religion | The Church Window Chironomid

Posted on February 20, 2021 by BCFlyguys

After some time discussing the “church window” effect with retired fisheries biologist/local Kamloops fly fishing enthusiast Richard Bailey, he has graciously taken the time to share a write up on the what it is, the why it’s important, and the … Continue reading →

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Pornomid Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern

Posted on January 2, 2021 by BCFlyguys

The Pornomid Chironomid Pupa Fly I’m not sure when the Pornomid fly was developed, or who developed it, or even if the fly I was initially shown, and to this day refer to as the pornomid, is actually in fact … Continue reading →

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10 Proven BC Still Water Fly Patterns

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Brandyn

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] 10 Proven BC Still Water Fly Patterns [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] Earlier this year flyguys.net teamed up with Brandyn and BC Interior Fly Tying, and in an introductory production developed a video series showcasing 10 Proven BC Still Water Fly … Continue reading →

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Screaming Viking | Green Red Butt Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on March 18, 2017 by krazy

The Screaming Viking Green Red Butt Chironomid Pupa Fly Like it’s predecessor, the Bleeding Limey, the Screaming Viking (Green Red Butt Chironomid Pupa Fly) was borne out of necessity. The original was needed so that those little green red butt … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Chironomid Fly

Posted on January 22, 2016 by krazy

Zucchini Chironomid Fly Pattern … Over the last few years the Zucchini Chironomid Fly has become one of our most popular and most requested chronie fly patterns. And justifiably so. It is typically the first fly tied on once the … Continue reading →

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Producer Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Evan

Producer Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern … Well It’s winter time, the lakes are icing over and for the avid stillwater fly fisher that means it’s once again time to start replenishing our supplies of our favorite chironomid patterns! Perhaps a … Continue reading →

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Kissing Chironomid Fly

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Gord

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Kissing Chironomid Fly Pattern … After having my eyes opened fishing chironomids in 35 feet at Roche lake Kamloops a few years ago, and hearing stories of going 60-70 feet at Sheridan lake, I started thinking of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Double Chironomid, double chronie, kissing chironomid, kissing chironomids | 2 Comments

Iron Man Chromie Chironomid Fly Pattern

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Evan

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Iron Man Chromie Chironomid Fly … Whether it’s floating line under an indicator or long lining on a fast sink, since I first moved back to the interior a few years ago, a vast majority of my brain … Continue reading →

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Olive Shuttlecock Emerger Fly

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Gord

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Olive Shuttlecock Emerger Fly Pattern Mayfly | Chironomid | Caddis Groundhog day doesn’t hold much weight up here in the North East corner of B.C. We really don’t care if some Eastern, flea ridden, rodent comes out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Caddis, Chironomids, Mayfly | Tagged Caddis, caddis emerger, Chironomid, emerger, emerger fly, Fly, fly fishing, Mayfly, Sedge, sedge emerger, shuttlecock | Leave a comment

Zebra Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on January 12, 2014 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Zebra Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern … [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] Every year about this time I get to thinking about, anticipating, the upcoming open water season. This year was no different. I forget where I was or what I was … Continue reading →

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Blood Clot Bloodworm Chironomid Larvae Fly

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Gord

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Blood Clot Bloodworm Chironomid Larvae Fly Pattern Fall is here , Winter is near, I’m going fishin’ ……. Sorry dear! Yes it’s that time of the year again! But before you head out, you really need to take … Continue reading →

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John Kent Top Ten Chironomid Fly Patterns

Posted on June 8, 2012 by johnk

John Kent Top Ten Chironomid s Anybody who fishes chironomids as frequently and avidly as British Columbia’s Interior fly fishermen will have dozens of favorite and well used chironomid patterns. You wouldn’t consider that coming up with “just” ten favorites … Continue reading →

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Wine & Gold Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Gord

Wine & Gold Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern [embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Things are gettin’ a little ansy up this way! The lakes in the North Eastern region of British Columbia are seven to ten days away from being ice-off and it’s really … Continue reading →

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Bloodworm, Chironomids, Fly Patterns, Larva, Pupa, Pupae | 2 Comments

Hot Spot Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Gord

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Hot Spot Chironomid Pupa Fly ……. [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] Well last weekend while the home office was no doubt sniffing out open water and wetting lines, we had a bit of a blizzard to deal with up this way. … Continue reading →

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Major General ASB Chironomid Fly

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Christian

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Major General ASB Chironomid Fly Pattern “… it has military colours but a little too much bling for a simple enlisted man so I call it … the Major General ASB chironomid pupa fly! Like our stuff? Subscribe … Continue reading →

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Chironomid Fly, Chironomid Pupa, fishing fly, Fly Patterns, Green Fly, trout fly | 3 Comments

Bare Bones Chironamo Chironomid Fly Pattern

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Gord

I’m sure all you still water tiers are busy tying chironomids like me right now as ice off progresses! Now there are certain things that I think we can agree on that we want to incorporate in our fly. We … Continue reading →

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Bleeding Limey Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on March 8, 2011 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Bleeding Limey Chironomid Fly Pattern With most of our chironomid pupa fly patterns the concept is simple and durable. That’s not a bad thing because in addition to being easy to tie they are deadly little patterns that … Continue reading →

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Acetate Floss Chironomid Fly Pattern, Bleeding Limey, Chironomid, Chironomid Fly, Fly Pattern, Pupa, Pupa Fly, Realistic Fly Patterns, the Bleeding Limey, trout fly | 2 Comments

Create A Hatch Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on February 14, 2011 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] The ‘ Create A Hatch ‘ Chironomid Pupa Fly … here’s a cool little chironomid pupa pattern shared with us by Gord and the boys from Flyguys Northern Division! And as good as it works up North, we … Continue reading →

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Black & Silver Red Butt Chironomid Fly

Posted on May 16, 2010 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Black & Silver Red Butt Chironomid Fly At the time of this writing the chironomid is, and will remain to be till at least mid June, our “go to” fly for BIG Kamloops area lakes rainbow trout! Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Black & Silver Fly, Black and Silver Red Butt, Chironomid Fly, Chironomid Pupa, Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern, fishing fly, Fly Pattern, Fly Tying, Pupa Fly, Red Butt Fly, trout fly | 2 Comments

Chartreaus & Red ASB Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on May 12, 2010 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Chartreuse & Red ASB Chironomid Pupa Fly The “Slime Bag” Chronie A very cool and versatile Chironomid Pupa pattern shared with us by Scott Anderson! This Anti Static Bag chironomid fly is an absolute killer when the green … Continue reading →

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KKK Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on May 4, 2010 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] KKK Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern … [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] Here’s another fly pattern guaranteed to produce fish over the next few months, or any time that chironomids are hatching. Like our stuff? Subscribe by Feed or Email

Posted in Chironomids | Tagged Chironomids, Chromie, Fly Patterns, Fly Tying, KKK, Pupa | 3 Comments

Simple Thread Black & Red Chironomid Pupa Fly

Posted on May 1, 2010 by krazy

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Simple Thread Black & Red Chironomid Pupa Fly [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] With the arrival of May, a peak month for still water chironomid fly fishing in British Columbia, we thought it would be appropriate that the next fly pattern in our series … Continue reading →