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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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Gun Metal Shoot Out | Best GMC Chironomid Fly Body Materials

Posted on March 9, 2019 by BCFlyguys

Gun Metal Shoot Out Best Gun Metal Chironomid Fly Materials [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] So as most of you are aware, the original blue steel/gunmetal flashabou #6916 has been discontinued for some time now. Since then it has been an ongoing debate … 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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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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