Chubby Chernobyl - Salmonfly

Cheech - May, 2022

The Chubby Chernobyl is no stranger to the Salmonfly hatch, and is a great pattern to choose for a dry-dropper rig due to its high buoyancy. This version of a Chubby is an example of a simple Salmonfly that doesn’t overuse orange as a primary color. Salmonflies vary from zone to zone, but the majority of commercial patterns overuse the bright orange color that only makes up a small portion of the overall hue of the bug. Don’t get me wrong, orange is good, but don’t let it overrun a pattern that is mostly black, dark brown, or slate gray. Vary this pattern as you see fit based on the bugs in your region and have fun tying them! 

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook - 25 Pack - 4
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Fl. Orange
  • Tail: Krystal Flash - Black
  • Body: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Black
  • Body (Body 2): STS Trilobal Dubbing - Black
  • Thorax: Ice Dub - UV Hot Orange
  • Thorax (Alternate): Ice Dub - UV Shrimp Pink
  • Thorax (Alternate 2): 7 day sticky note
  • Foam 1: Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Black
  • Foam 2: Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Brown
  • Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Pale Morning Dun
  • Legs: Round Rubber Legs - Medium - Black
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    Ice Dub

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    Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing
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    Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing

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    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm
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    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm

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    Krystal Flash
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    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers
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    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers

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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0

    $3.50
    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs
    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs

    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs

    $3.49
    TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook
    TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook

    TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook

    $38.05
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    STS Trilobal Dubbing
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    $2.99
    Round Rubber Legs
    Round Rubber Legs
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    Round Rubber Legs

    $3.50
    Nature's Spirit Bug Foam - 2 mm
    Nature's Spirit Bug Foam - 2 mm

    Nature's Spirit Bug Foam - 2 mm

    $1.35