由 Dawn patrol How It’s Tied
The buzzer fly is crafted with a simple yet effective combination of materials: a thin hook, thread, wire, and sometimes a small bead. The slender body is created by wrapping thread around the hook shank, often in varying colors to mimic different stages of the chironomid larva. Wire ribbing adds segmentation and durability.
What It Mimics
This fly imitates the chironomid midge pupa, a key food source for trout in stillwater environments. Midges spend a prolonged pupation stage ascending to the surface to hatch, and the buzzer perfectly replicates this phase, making it a highly effective pattern for stillwater trout fishing.
Beyond trout, the buzzer also attracts carp, bream, chub, ide, and roach, as it mimics other midges and worms found in or near the water.
Where It’s Used
The buzzer excels in stillwaters like lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Fish it near the bottom or suspend it at varying depths using floating, intermediate, or sinking fly lines. Its slow ascent mirrors the natural movement of midge pupae, creating an irresistible presentation. Watching a buzzer drift toward a fish can be as thrilling as seeing a rise to a dry fly!
Watch a Fly-Tying Demo
Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide. For more tutorials, visit Steve’s YouTube channel.
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