Forged in the halls of the gods, the Valhalla Chironomid is no ordinary stillwater pattern — it’s a weapon of trout destruction. Whether you're hunting stillwater giants or seeking your place among the fly fishing elite, this fly earns its name one hook-up at a time! Ladies & Gentlemen, back in the studio is none other than the stillwater machine himself, Mr. Travis Hanson! With in my opinion, HIS BEST CHIRONOMID YET! I have filmed him in the studio, more times than I can count over my time here at AvidMax, and this one is my absolute favorite. Now does that equate to catching more fish...or should this be your next bug in the vise??? YES & YES!
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Valhalla Chironomid recipe
- HookTiemco 201R, Size 10
- BeadMFC Tungsten Bead, 1/8 Black Nickel
- ThreadUTC 140D, Dark Gray
- GillsHareline Sparkle Wing Emerger Yarn
- 1st RibSemperfli Iridescent Thread, Pearl - Substitute: Semperfli Fluoro Brite
- 2nd RibHareline Vinyl Rib, Small, Brown
- 2nd ThreadUTC 70D, Rusty Brown
- LegsWapsi Ostrich Plumes, Brown
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