The Fat Albert

Cheech - February 2021

The Fat Albert really needs no introduction in the fly tying world as it's been a mainstream pattern for many many years.  Developed by Brent Taylor in Missouri, it's designed to imitate almost any terrestrial bug that has a fat profile and a lot of legs.  When we were in Argentina, the Fat Albert was one of the guide favorites, and we have found that its a phenomenal fly here in the States as well.  Use it alone or as an indicator to help float a beefy tungsten nymph, this is a fly that looks way harder to tie than it really is, and it should have a healthy spot of real estate in your fly box.
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Material List
  • Hook: TMC 2302 Caddis and Terrestrials - 8
  • Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Dark Brown
  • Body: Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Brown
  • Body: Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Tan
  • Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - White
  • Indicator: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - UV Green
  • Legs: Life-Flex Spandex Material - Tan
    • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Thread - Fly Fish Food

    UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier

    $2.49
    Barred Sexi Floss - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Sexi Floss - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Barred Sexi Floss

    $6.99
    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food
    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food
    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food

    Fly Tying Foam - 2mm

    $2.25
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food

    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers

    $10.99
    Speckled Centipede Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Speckled Centipede Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Speckled Centipede Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Speckled Centipede Legs

    $6.99
    Spanflex - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Spanflex - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Spanflex

    $3.99
    Wapsi Barred Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Wapsi Barred Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Wapsi Barred Round Rubber Legs

    $3.25
    Life - Flex Spandex Material - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Life - Flex Spandex Material - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Life-Flex Spandex Material

    $3.99
    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Wapsi Round Rubber Legs

    $3.49
    Grizzly Flutter Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Flutter Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Grizzly Flutter Legs

    $4.75
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Grizzly Micro Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Grizzly Micro Legs

    $4.50
    TMC 200R Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    TMC 200R Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    TMC 200R Hook

    $44.64
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Chicone's Crusher Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Chicone's Crusher Legs

    $4.50
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Barred Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Barred Rubber Legs

    $10.99
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Buggy Nymph Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Buggy Nymph Legs

    $4.50
    Life - Flex Spandex Material - Small - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Life - Flex Spandex Material - Small - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Life-Flex Spandex Material - Small

    $3.90
    Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Round Rubber Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Round Rubber Legs

    $3.50
    Silicone Flutter Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food
    Silicone Flutter Legs - Synthetic Fibers & Flash - Fly Fish Food

    Silicone Flutter Legs

    $4.50