Black Sally Chironomid

 

Throughout the season chironomids are the single most important food source for trout in productive stillwaters.  Chironomid pupa make up to 50% of the trout’s diet during the spring season. With over 2500 species in western North America chironomids offer a rich, readily available food source. Although the heaviest hatches occur in the months immediately following ice off and turn over chironomids are  an all season food source that trout become accustomed to seeing and feeding upon. Like a bowl of potato chips or other snack at a party it seems that trout just can’t resist chironomid pupa. It takes a number of pupae to make up a meal, so our odds of catching a trout increase accordingly. I have seen selective pupa feeding of epic proportions. Trout become so stuffed it seems inconceivable they could swallow anymore.  The Black Sally is a tried and true early season producer of fish.  Give it a try and hold on tight to your rod.

                                                                         

Tying Materials

• Hook: Tiemco 2457 #8-#16
• Thread: Olive or Black
• Rib: Red Holographic Flashabou
• Body: Black Flashabou or Frostbite
• Thorax: Peacock Herl
• Head: Black Metal or Tungsten Bead
• Gills: White Sparkle Yarn