Overview

The Chubby Chernobyl in Gold is a high-floating, high-performance dry fly that brings visibility and versatility to any river or stream. Built on the same durable foundation as the original Chubby, this variation features a warm gold underbody and tan foam back that add a touch of flash without overwhelming the fly’s realistic profile. Designed to imitate large terrestrials, stoneflies, and hoppers, the Chubby’s dual-layer foam construction ensures it rides high even in heavy current or when paired with a dropper.

The poly-yarn wing enhances visibility on the surface and allows anglers to track their drift with ease. Lively rubber legs provide twitchy movement and surface disturbance that triggers confident eats from trout in pocket water, riffles, or along cutbanks. Whether you’re running it solo or as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig, the gold version adds an attention-grabbing twist to a proven pattern. It's a perfect blend of flash, function, and fish-catching consistency.

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