Chubby Chernobyl - Purple

Chubby Chernobyl – Purple | Foam Terrestrial Attractor Dry Fly

The Chubby Chernobyl in Purple is a large foam terrestrial attractor dry fly and one of the most unconventional — and effective — colorways in the lineup. Purple is a classic attractor color in fly fishing, known for triggering aggressive, opportunistic strikes from trout that aren’t keying on a specific food source. The bold purple silhouette stands out in the surface film and is particularly effective in off-color or slightly turbid water where high-visibility patterns outperform more natural imitations. The buoyant foam body rides high in fast riffles and broken water, and it doubles as an excellent indicator fly in a dry-dropper rig on the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, and Colorado River.

• Type: Foam terrestrial attractor dry fly
• Color: Purple
• Body: Buoyant foam – high-riding, excellent visibility in fast and off-color water
• Imitates: Large attractor pattern – triggers opportunistic surface strikes
• Best Technique: Dead-drift on the surface or as indicator in dry-dropper rig
• Best Conditions: Off-color water, high-visibility situations, searching when no hatch is present
• Rivers: Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, Colorado River, and Western Slope tailwaters

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.