in the columbia basin is there 1 or 2 or 3 chironimids that catch the most fish in the spring? what is the best color? thanks, mike w
Mike W- Just use this one. Recipe (added per request) Hook: Daiichi 1120 #18 (I also tie them in #14 and #16) Bead: White-enamel-painted brass Thread: 8/0 Uni black Wire: Extra fine red Superfloss: black (but, I just use the thread base on #18s) Head cement is liberally applied to the (black) thorax to get a glossy effect.
There are probably around fifty species of chironomids (chironOmids) in Washington, all varying in size and color. Roger's picture shows the popular "ice cream cone" style. Here are pictures of some live chironomid pupae and some other imitations.
Chan's Also my go to mid is black thread, black bead, white ultra wire rid, peacock thorax, pearl mylar over wing and white Ostrich for gills
