Overview

The Umpqua Chubby Chernobyl in Purple is an iconic foam dry fly that’s built for visibility, floatability, and versatility across a wide range of freshwater conditions. Whether you're fishing fast western freestones or slow eastern spring creeks, this attractor pattern continues to dominate because it simply works. With a wide foam body and bushy wing, the Chubby Chernobyl mimics everything from stoneflies and hoppers to large terrestrials and even small mice. That purple color is a subtle game-changer—providing a contrast in certain light conditions that can outfish brighter options. The addition of rubber legs adds lifelike movement on the water, and the two-tone wing improves visibility for both angler and fish.

Designed to stay afloat even in turbulent riffles or after a dozen takes, the Chubby is also an ideal indicator fly when fishing a dry-dropper rig. Tie on a small nymph beneath it and you’ve got a combo that’s as productive as it gets. Whether you're targeting aggressive cutthroat in alpine streams or wary browns on tailwaters, this fly delivers season after season. Durable, buoyant, and bold, the Chubby Chernobyl remains a must-have fly box staple, and the purple variation offers just enough uniqueness to give you an edge on pressured water.Read More +