Black Humpy

The Black Humpy is a classic attractor dry fly built to stand out in tough conditions—from shaded mountain streams to overcast days and tannin-stained water. Its black body, stacked elk hair wings, and dense hackle make it a highly visible, high-floating pattern that imitates a variety of dark-bodied insects, including ants, beetles, caddisflies, and smaller stoneflies. Thanks to its buoyant, bushy build, the Black Humpy stays on top in fast currents and broken water where more delicate flies get lost.

This fly is particularly effective in low-light scenarios, where the dark profile creates a sharp silhouette against the sky. Use it as a general prospecting pattern or in dry-dropper rigs—it performs equally well as a standalone dry fly or as the lead float in turbulent water.

Best for:

• Low-light or tannic water conditions
• Fast-moving rivers and pocket water
• Attractor dry or dry-dropper setups

📌 Pro Tip: When fish are ignoring bright-bodied flies, switch to the Black Humpy for its bold silhouette—especially near overhanging cover or on cloudy afternoons.