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
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
