The Corona

The Corona

contributed by Doug Wright

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Materials

HookTMC 2457 (or equivalent) size 8-16
ThreadBlack 6/0
GilsWhite antron
HeadGold or black bead
RibRed or gold wire or holographic tinsel
UnderbodySilver Flashabou
OverbodyChartreuse or lime green Accent Flash
Thorax2 strands of peacock herl

Notes

Fished like any other chironomid, either below a strike indicator or with a slow retrieve while wet lining or fishing naked on a dry line. It was developed for clear lakes such as White Lake, Duffy Lake and Leighton Lake, where small lime green chironomids are effective.