Two Toner BC Chironomid

Curtis, March 2023

The Two Toner Chironomid fly pattern is a great stillwater fly pattern that incorporates the ability to imitate a lot of different colors of a chironomid. One of the most versatile stillwater patterns, the chironomid goes through several phases as it morphs from a larva into a full-fledged adult. Part of these phases can be imitated with similar patterns with somewhat minor color changes. See how we handle the two tones and color differences here. 

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless - 12
  • Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 7/64" (2.8mm) - Nickel
  • Breathers: Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags - Fl. White - 16
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Red
  • Thread (alt): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
  • Under-Body: Mirage Tinsel - Opal - Large
  • Body: Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Transp. Gray
  • Body (alt): Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Transp. Natural
  • Body (alt): Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill - Holo Natural
  • Thorax: Ice Dub - Orange
  • Body Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below