What is your preference for tying chironomid patterns. A scud hook like a Daiichi 1120, or a curved nymph hook like a Daiichi 1760?
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What is your preference for tying chironomid patterns. A scud hook like a Daiichi 1120, or a curved nymph hook like a Daiichi 1760?
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I tend to tie more with the c49 nowdays.
Its more of a scud hook then a nymph hook.
I like the larger gap personally.
I also prefer a 2x heavy hook, just helps the fly sink faster.
But again, some tie an 18” leader or so, to a small barrel swivel, and then your tapered leader up to main line.
So the swivel helps add weight for quick sink.
I don’t think the extra thick shank affects them.
More important is using the right size fly to match the hatch.
Color is also important but second to size, imo.
You will find you will tie a lot of ASB flies, with red rubbing or also a black,copper ribbing.
Go with a brown bead head or nickel black.
I always tie on the hills up front vs tying snow cones.
Usually a brown thread behind the bead regardless of body Color.
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I prefer the Togen curved nymph hook for chironomids. I do tie some on scud hooks, but most on the curved nymph hook.
Last edited by Riverbc; 04-07-2023 at 08:20 PM.
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That first pic of chironomids in that grey with black rib is a good (they are all good, fyi).
But I come across that one the most after stomach pumps.
That black or sometimes copper and black combo for rib.
Nice ties.
The nymph hook is a good o r but I can’t keep up with the #’s or brands any longer.
I rarely tie with a straight shank these days except for maybe damsels and mayflies.
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