Chubby Chernobyl’s
One of the most popular modern attractor patterns, the Chubby Chernobyl is a high-floating foam dry fly designed to imitate stoneflies, grasshoppers, and other large terrestrial insects. Known for its exceptional buoyancy and visibility, this fly is a favorite for dry-dropper rigs, fast water, and aggressive surface-feeding trout.
Built with a thick foam body and highly visible profile, the Chubby Chernobyl rides high even in rough currents, making it easy to track while supporting heavier droppers below.
Whether used as a searching pattern or during active terrestrial and stonefly activity, this fly consistently produces explosive surface strikes from trout and other gamefish.
Key Features
• High-floating foam attractor pattern
• Excellent dry-dropper indicator fly
• Effective for stoneflies, hoppers, and terrestrials
• Easy to see in fast or rough water
• Proven searching pattern for trout
• Durable foam construction for long-lasting floatation
Imitates
Stoneflies, grasshoppers, terrestrials, and attractor insects
Available Colors
• Black
• Golden
• Green
• Orange
• Peacock
• Pink
• Purple
• Red
• Tan
Sizes
#8 – #12
Fishing Tips
Fish near grassy banks, riffles, seams, and pocket water with a natural drift, or use as a buoyant indicator fly with a nymph dropper below.
