How to Tie the Blood Chironomid

How to Tie the Blood Chironomid fly tying video
Lake FliesChironomidTied by MaxAugust 27, 20196 min video

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties the Blood Chironomid! The bloodworm is best fished under and indicator or on a slow sinking line.

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Blood Chironomid recipe

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