What it imitates
A chironomid pupa rising slowly through the water.
When to fish it
Stillwaters from spring to autumn, fished slow and deep under a bung or on a washing line.
Materials
- Black thread
- Fine silver wire
- Orange thread or Glo-Brite for cheeks
- UV resin or clear varnish
Steps
- 1
Run smooth thread down round the bend and back, keeping the body very slim.
- 2
Tie in fine silver wire and rib it forward in even open turns.
- 3
Add two tiny orange cheeks either side of the head.
- 4
Whip finish and coat the whole body in a thin layer of UV resin for that pupa shine.