A Midge/Chironomid Pattern

In the summer I fish this pattern in lakes using sizes 12 ~ 16 using the “Antero Method” e.g. under a either a larger dry indicator or a THINGAMABOBBER. I use sizes 16 ~ 20 when fishing in rivers and streams


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Black Rainbow Chironomidge
By: Larry O Jurgens
Hook: TMC 200
Size: 12 ~ 20
Thread: Iron Gray 8/0 UNI Thread
Body: Black Rainbow #8089 Gϋtermann 40wt Machine Embroidery Thread
Head: Jet Black 11/0, #00081 or Black 11/0, #02014 or Black 15/0 #42014 Mill Hill Glass Bead
Head Cement: Brush on Super Glue and/or Hard as Hull (HaH) Head Cement

Notes:
I purchase the Mill Hill Glass Beads at either a Fabric or a Hobby Store.
I purchase the Black Rainbow #8089 Gϋtermann 40wt Machine Embroidery Thread at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.

Tying Instructions
Slide the bead onto the hook shank.
Start the tying thread behind the bead.
Tie in the body material behind the bead.
Apply a coat of Super Glue to the hook shank for durability.
Wrap a body from above the hook barb to behind the bead.
Body thickness is tyers choice.
Tie in and cut off excess.
Wrap and whip-finish a tapered collar behind the bead.
Apply Super Glue or HaH to the body and bead for durability.