Fly Tying
Long Tail Chironomid
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc-final.jpg)
Hook: Size 10 to 14 3x long curved nymph
Thread: 8/0 Black
Gills: White antron
Bead: Small silver tungsten
Tail: Green crystal flash
Body: Medium silver tinsel
Rib: Small red wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
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Tie in a small amount of white antron at the very front of the hook.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc02-300x200_c.jpg)
Whip finish thread and place bead onto the hook with the big hole towards the eyelet.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc03-300x200_c.jpg)
Put thread back onto hook and tie in one strand of green crystal flash near the hook bend.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc04-300x200_c.jpg)
Tie in some red wire, which will be used for the ribbing later.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc05-300x200_c.jpg)
Tie in the tinsel, which will be used for the body.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc06-300x200_c.jpg)
Wrap tinsel forward to form a thin body.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc07-300x200_c.jpg)
Wind red wire forward to form about 5 or 6 ribs on the fly.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc08-300x200_c.jpg)
Tie in one strand of peacock herl and wrap, behind the bead, to form a thorax.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc09-300x200_c.jpg)
Trim the gills so they are about 1/8" in length.
![](https://www.sfotf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ltc10-300x200_c.jpg)
This fly works excellent for northern lake whitefish and big rainbows.
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