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 fly patterns and is a “OG” in the interior chironomid game. Guys like John helped me tremendously when it came to tying and understanding these little bugs. Some of the first videos I watched years ago were him tying his well known pupa patterns. And while now I tie em a little skinnier then John;) I appreciate everything he has done for this game we all love so much!

John came out to our tying course last year and tied this fly for the class. I twisted a few up and fished them this passed season and moving forward they will always be in the box. You should too so here’s how to get em done ……..

Hog Magnet Chironomid Pupa | Materials List:

Hook: Size 12 daiichi 1760
Bead: 7/64 red anodized bead
Gills: Uni stretch
Thread: Red 8/0 thread
Body: Laser Silver (OG = lagartun mini flat braid)
Back: Red holographic tinsel
Rib: Red wire or holo flashabou
Coating: Your choice (we like krazy glue) 😉

Hog Magnet Chironomid Pupa | Tying Instructional Video:

A big thanks to John for sharing this awesome chironomid pupa fly pattern! If you’re interested in John Kent flies (and why wouldn’t you be 😉 ) he can be reached via [email protected] 🙂

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