Chubby Chernobyl 02/02/2026 Photo Album

Another story that documents my association with chubby Chernobyls can be found on my post of 03/02/2016. My trip to Argentina apparently exposed me to some popular foam flies. The chubby Chernobyl’s popularity has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years.

Orange Chubby

Gray Chubby

The real appeal to me is its visibility. The double white poly wing is easy to track in nearly all situations including shadows, glare, fast water, and alternating light and dark. When a trout grabs the dangling nymph beneath the chubby in a dry/dropper scenario, I love the seductive disappearance of the large layered white wing.

Purple Chubby

During 2025 I deployed chubby Chernobyls more frequently than any prior season. I suspect it has stolen line time away from the fat Albert and the pool toy hopper. It serves as an imitation of a large stonefly as well as a grasshopper. My favorite color possesses a tan ice dub abdomen, but I also carry some in gray and orange and purple. I must admit that I rarely test the other colors.

Tan Ice Dub Chubby

For my recent tying efforts I refurbished three tan ice dub versions, and then I tied one orange, one gray, and one purple. I suspect that I will tie more chubby Chernobyls to my line in the upcoming season than ever before.

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