Snow Cones are a staple for chironomid anglers. They’re quick to tie and simple to spin up in an assortment of colours. The “snow cone” refers to the white bead, which represents the gills of the chironomid pupa. This pattern is spartan: often I’ll only use one colour of thread, along with a single wire. My personal favourite is the most simpleSnow Cone of all: just some black thread and silver wire.
Hook: Daiichi 1260 #14
Bead: White – Sized to fit
Thread: UTC 70 – Red
Body: UTC Holo Tinsel
Rib: UTC Wire – Red
Chironomid Bomber
The Bomber is the Goliath of the group, the final boss of chironomids. Often tied on large hooks (size 8 or 10 extended body), the Bomber can be tied in a variety of colours, but I have found it to be most effective when tied with a black body with a red flash rib. This particular pattern is extremely effective in the southern interior of British Columbia during the summer months.
Hook: Tiemco 200r #10
Bead: Black Nickel – sized to fit
Thread: UTC 70 – Black
Gills: White Antron Yarn
Body: UTC 70 – Black
Rib: Flashabou – Red
