Solitude Double Gills Chironomid

The Solitude Double Gills Chironomid is an exceptional choice for the stillwater angler looking to precisely match the hatching chironomid. Unlike simpler patterns, the Double Gills fly incorporates two prominent tufts of white or pale material near the bead, mimicking the highly visible gills (or "breathers") that swell on a chironomid pupa's head just before it ascends to hatch. Trout often key in on these pale gills as a primary trigger.

The fly is typically tied with a sleek, segmented body and a heavy bead to quickly get it down to the feeding zone. It is designed to be fished vertically under a strike indicator or slowly retrieved. The enhanced realism of the double gill makes this a superior choice for catching large, selective trout in clear, slow-moving lake waters.