The Blood Chirnomid
The Blood Worm is present in almost every Stillwater and is an everyday meal for trout. The bloodworm will be in different parts of the water column depending on time of day and year. The bloodworm is best fished under an indicator or on a slow sinking line. Both should be fished with a slow retrieve to imitate these bugs making their way to the surface to hatch. It is a simple tie and can be very effective in the early months after ice off.
The Blood Chirnomid Fly Ingredients & Tying Recipe:
Hook – Firehole 718
Thread – UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier Red
Body – Vinyl Rib Nymph Red
UV Finish – Loon UV Thick
Tools used to create this fly:
Vise – Peak Vise
Tools – Loon Fly Tying Tool Kit
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