This pattern is based on the Shuttlecock Buzzer patterns I have seen published in Czech books and websites. I typically tie these in smaller sizes for imitating emerging midges on my local trout streams. My favorite sizes are 16-22. Black, Olive, and Grey are all productive colors. This fly can be tied much larger when fishing chironomid hatches on stillwaters. When tying this fly in larger sizes it helps to add 1 or 2 feathers to the wing.
Materials:
- Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22
- Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Fl. Orange
- Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color
- Rib: Silver Ultra Wire
- Wing: Natural Dun CDC
- Abdomen: Super Fine Dubbing color to match natural
