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Discover All The Materials You Need To Tie a Chubby Chernobyl

The Chubby Chernobyl is among the most versatile fly fishing flies. If you’re looking for a fly that can be fished to imitate several patterns like ants, hoppers, and stoneflies, then the Chubby Chernobyl might be the fly for you!

The Chubby Chernobyl fly is incredibly buoyant and features large dubbing wings, which allow it to be easily tracked as it bobs on the water's surface. Naturalistic movements that look and feel lifelike make it irresistible to fish.

Surprisingly, this fly is not overly challenging to tie. Fly tyers rejoice! For those of you looking to tie your own Chubby Chernobyl fly, at Rocky Mountain Fly Shop our selection has all the materials you need to get started!

High-Quality Materials That Yield Exceptional Results


Tying exceptional flies starts with high-quality materials. At Rocky Mountain Fly Shop, our collection of materials for tying Chubby Chernobyl flies is sourced from expert manufacturers in fly tying. Whether you’re a seasoned fly tier or a beginner, the Chubby Chernobyl is a great opportunity to refine your skills and work with top-notch materials. Tie realistic flies that mimic natural insects and reel in catches! After all, there is nothing more satisfying for an angler than catching a fish with a fly you’ve tied yourself!


Materials Needed To Tie a Chubby Chernobyl Fly


1. Hook
2. Thread
3. Foam for the body of the Chubby Chernobyl
4. Natural or synthetic hair for the wing
5. Rubber or silicone for the legs
6. Dubbing
7. Hackle for additional buoyancy and attractiveness around the body
8. Glue or cement to secure the thread and prevent unravelling

At Rocky Mountain Fly Shop, our selection of materials includes a variety of bright and natural colours allowing you to customize your Chubby Chernobyl to attract the type of fish you’re looking to catch. Shop our selection online today and happy fly tying!!


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Chubby Chernobyl Materials List

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Silky smooth, extra strong, lightly waxed thread that lies flat. 70 Denier for nymphs and Dries; 140 Denier for larger nymphs and streamers: 210 Denier for streamers and anywhere you need strong th...
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Continuous filament, thin threads for numerous tying needs. 6/0 is commonly used for nymphs, dries and small streamers.
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One of the most popular dubbings! Use by itself, or mix, for a lifelike shine.
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Continuous filament thin thread for numerous tying needs. Commonly used for nymphs, dries and small streamers. 50 yards per spool.
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Hareline 2mm Foam is available in a wide variety of colors for all of your creations. This 2mm foam is great for hoppers, crickets, and floating head flies.
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From Waspi . Translucent , reflective trilobal fibers that add sparkle to any fly.