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How to Tie a Chubby Chernobyl: Fly Tying Video
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How to Tie a Chubby Chernobyl: Fly Tying Video

Chubby indeed! This evolved version of the Chernobyl Ant is a must for any dry fly angler. When the summer starts to warm up, out come the big bugs and the Chubby’s. A fairly simple pattern to tie and fish that will turn some heads. This is a great pattern to imitate a large variety of Stoneflies and Terrestrials. The purple version here doesn’t imitate anything directly but rather catches attention and encourages strikes.

How to fish it: Fish it solo, with a smaller dry fly trailer or when a dropper below for great success.

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How to Tie a Leggy Euro Copper John Red: Fly Tying Video
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How to Tie a Leggy Euro Copper John Red: Fly Tying Video

With Euro/Tight Line nymphing being all the rage why not take a classic fly like the Copper John and trick it out a little with a jigged hook and some weight. To me it only makes sense and makes for an awesome fly. Adding some lead or lead free wire helps an already heavy fly get into the zone fast! With a little added flair of the MFC barred rubber legs this fly is deadly.

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How To Tie A Pearl Core Braid Worm: Fly Tying Video
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How To Tie A Pearl Core Braid Worm: Fly Tying Video

I was turned onto this concept by a father and son angler team Gary and Sammy Hoag at a Trout Unlimited meeting a few months back. They are traveling the country trying to catch all of the native species found in our great land! The Sparkle Braid Worm no doubt helps them put fish in their nets. As simple as the San Juan Worm to tie it is an awesome addition to your dirty fly box. I like to tie it in the pink color shown as well as some other red variations. This is a great fly to help hook into fish on a tough day.

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