ReelFlies® Olive BH Ice Cream Cone Chironomid Long Shank

The Olive BH Ice Cream Cone Chironomid is a confidence pattern when trout are feeding on darker, natural midge pupae in clear to lightly stained lakes. Across many of Canada’s best stillwaters, particularly in British Columbia and Alberta, olive has become a standout colour during consistent hatches when trout are tuned to subtle, realistic tones.

Built on a long shank hook, this fly delivers a slim, true chironomid silhouette that matches the length and shape of emerging midges. The bead head helps the fly sink smoothly and then suspend in a straight, vertical posture under an indicator, exactly how real pupae rise through the water column.

The olive body offers a lifelike blend of contrast and translucence, making it deadly in bright conditions or when fish shy away from darker blacks and louder colours. It shines when fished static, on a very slow hand twist retrieve, or as the top fly in a multi fly chironomid setup.

Why the olive version earns its place:

• Long shank hook for an authentic extended profile

• Bead head for controlled depth and vertical presentation

• Olive tone that matches natural midge pupae in many lakes

• Proven in BC and Alberta stillwater fisheries

• Ideal for indicator fishing and slow, methodical retrieves

Target species:
All trout species including rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat in lakes and reservoirs.

When trout want a natural look with just enough presence, reach for the ReelFlies® Olive BH Ice Cream Cone Chironomid.