Why the Micro Chubby Fly is My Secret Weapon
I've lost count of how many times a micro chubby fly has saved my butt on a slow afternoon when nothing else seemed to be working. You know those days—the sun is beating down, the water is crystal clear, and the trout are acting like they've all collectively decided to go on a hunger strike. You've tried every nymph in your box, you've offered them the perfect Parachute Adams, and you're starting to think you might as well just pack it up and go grab a burger. Then, you tie on a downsized version of the classic Chubby Chernobyl, and suddenly, the river comes alive. ...