FLY
Dry Fly
Chubby Chernobyl
Tied by Brent Jones
Chubby Chernobyl recipe
| Hook | Whole Sale Fly Company nymph hook size 8 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Uni 8/0 black |
| Body | 50/50 blend of fly tyers dungeon Artic snow tan and starburst fibers golden peacock |
| Body | Yellow and Tan 2mm craft foam |
| Legs | Barred Medium round rubber legs yellow |
| Hot Spot | McFly foam chartreuse |
About this fly
fly_01 pass 2026-09-03 (Opus): stays unlinked — proper_noun_no_cue
Where the Chubby Chernobyl came from
- Originated by Chris Conaty, 2003, Portland, Oregon. Product developer at a Portland fly company; debuted in red and goldSource: RIO / Far Bank: Behind The Fly - Chubby Chernobyl
- Named by Patrick Kilby, 2003, Portland, Oregon. Coworker who suggested the name; also early promoter on the DeschutesSource: RIO / Far Bank: Behind The Fly - Chubby Chernobyl
- Originated by Will Dornan (Snake River Angler), Snake River, Wyoming. Credited with adding bigger dubbed body and poly wing to the Chernobyl AntSource: Fly and Field Outfitters: All Hail the Chubby Chernobyl; also Fly Fishing the Sierra: Chubby Chernobyl <https://flyfishingthesierra.com/chubby-chernobyl/>
- Derived from Chernobyl Ant. Described as a husky descendant of the Chernobyl AntSource: Fly Tyer: Chubby Chernobyl
Where sources tell it differently, each account is listed with its own source.
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