
you fly-tying junkies! We’ve got the bearded legend himself — Kyle — in the studio this week, spinning up one of the slickest, fish-seducing chironomids out there: the JuJu Chironomid. Don’t let its size fool you — this flashy little bug is pure magic. It’s a stillwater slayer that lights up everything from happy, chunky trout to crappie, bluegill, and even smallmouth. Yeah, you heard that right — this isn’t just a trout snack. It’s a panfish party starter and a bass-brawling beauty. Ben and I have been throwing this fly for weeks now and it’s been an absolute smackdown. If it swims, it eats the JuJu.
Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.
JuJu Chironomid recipe
- HookAhrex FW531, Size 12
- ThreadNano Silk 50D, White
- BeadTungsten Bead, White 7/64
- Body WrapWapsi Supreme Hair, Red + Black
- Thread 2Veevus 16/0, Black
- FlashHareline Flat Tinsel, Medium
- CasingWapsi Thin Skin, Black
- DubbingHareline Superfine Dubbing, Black
- GlueSolarez Thin UV
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