Micro Chubby Chernobyl - Gold (Micro Chubby Peanut)

The Micro Chubby Chernobyl – Gold, nicknamed the Chubby Peanut, is a downsized version of the classic Chubby Chernobyl pattern, designed to imitate small stoneflies, hoppers, and other terrestrials. This gold-bodied variant is particularly effective in clear water or on pressured fish that have seen larger attractors. Its low-profile, double-foam construction ensures excellent floatation without spooking wary trout.

Featuring a subtle gold body, splayed rubber legs, and a visible wing post for easy tracking, this pattern excels in late summer and early fall when fish are feeding on smaller terrestrials. The Micro Chubby is also a great choice for dry-dropper rigs, providing enough buoyancy to support small nymphs while keeping your presentation natural and clean.

Fish the Chubby Peanut close to grassy banks, through riffles, or over foam lines where terrestrials may be blown into the water. A slight twitch can add realism and trigger aggressive takes from opportunistic trout.