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
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    $2.49
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub
    Ice Dub

    Ice Dub

    $3.50
    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors
    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

    $7.80
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags
    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags

    Glo-Brite Floss for hot-spots and tags

    $3.75
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

    $3.50
    Mirage Tinsel - Opal
    Mirage Tinsel - Opal

    Mirage Tinsel - Opal

    $1.99
    Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill
    Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill
    Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill

    Hemingway Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quill

    $4.99
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish

    Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish

    $19.00
    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless
    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless

    Fulling Mill 5027 Grab Gape Heavy - Black Nickel - Barbless

    $13.95