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08-11-2013, 02:49 PM
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3 chironimids?
Hello everyone. I've been trying to use chironimids more this year, and have been having some pretty good success. If you could only use 3 different chironimid patterns, what would they be. I've had good luck on:
1/ Brassie, size 12.
2/ Green back pheasant, size 12.
3/ Green ice cream cone, size 14.
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08-11-2013, 03:27 PM
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I think if you posted pics of your favorite chironomids it would work better. Most fly names are pretty generic.
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08-11-2013, 07:28 PM
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08-11-2013, 08:47 PM
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What finish do you coat those with John? Also could you describe your photo setup, nice pics!!
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Last edited by pikergolf; 08-11-2013 at 09:12 PM.
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08-12-2013, 12:21 AM
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08-12-2013, 06:47 PM
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1. Chromie
2. Liquid Lace Bloodworm
3. Ice Cream Cone in black or olive.
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08-12-2013, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pikergolf
What finish do you coat those with John? Also could you describe your photo setup, nice pics!!
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Finish is Clear Cure Goo Hydros with a coat of original Sally Hansens Hard As Nails over top but you can also achieve the same with three coats of Sally but it's crucial that you let each coat dry completely before applying the next.
Photo setup is nothing special with the exception that I use a point and shoot with 17mp. I use the macro feature and then crop on line.
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08-12-2013, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by johnk
Finish is Clear Cure Goo Hydros with a coat of original Sally Hansens Hard As Nails over top but you can also achieve the same with three coats of Sally but it's crucial that you let each coat dry completely before applying the next.
Photo setup is nothing special with the exception that I use a point and shoot with 17mp. I use the macro feature and then crop on line.
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If you are using macro, I'm guessing no flash? Natural light?
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08-12-2013, 08:53 PM
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3 chironimids
Those are some awesome looking patterns. Damn, I wish I could tie my own like those.
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08-14-2013, 09:41 AM
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Practice , lots of practice. fella
some lessons usually helps too. Join a fly fishing club that offers free fly tying lessons.
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08-30-2013, 11:23 AM
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chronamids
The last 3 pictures are some of the best patterns you can use. Size 12 to 20. I substitute the black bead heads for gun metal and white and most of my patterns are tied on scud hooks as in the pictures. Added to these patterns would be a body in red with a silver wire wrap and a black or gun metal bead. I have been using the same patterns for the last 30 years.
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08-30-2013, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bjay
The last 3 pictures are some of the best patterns you can use. Size 12 to 20. I substitute the black bead heads for gun metal and white and most of my patterns are tied on scud hooks as in the pictures. Added to these patterns would be a body in red with a silver wire wrap and a black or gun metal bead. I have been using the same patterns for the last 30 years.
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For all the choronomids I have tied, these three are about all that gets used, the last is my favorite, no bead, about six wraps of .015 lead for weight.
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