Mayfly Chironomid

Mayfly Chironomid

contributed by Steve Hanson

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Materials

Hook3906B #16 to10 1X long nymph hook.
ThreadDark Brown
HeadCyclops Copper Bead, size to match hook
BodyPheasant tail barbules
RibSmall copper wire
ThroatPheasant Tippet

Notes

Use this fly when a few Mayflies are hatching. Fish it on a dry line with a 15 to 20 foot leader and no indicator, allow it to sink, and use a slow chironomid retrieve. Steve has had good success with it at White Lake on a size 16 hook.

Published in April 2008 (Vol 41 No 4), page 9.