Chubby Chernobyl - Black/Tan (The Black & Tan)

Nicknamed “The Black & Tan,” this Chubby Chernobyl variation is a proven attractor pattern with the perfect mix of visibility and realism. The contrast between the black foam underbody and tan top layer gives this fly a natural silhouette that imitates large terrestrials like hoppers, crickets, and stoneflies—making it an excellent choice for summer dry fly action or as the top fly in a hopper-dropper rig.

The Black & Tan features a buoyant double foam construction that supports even the heaviest tungsten bead droppers, while its white wing post makes tracking easy in choppy or shadowed water. Lifelike barred rubber legs kick and twitch with subtle water movement, mimicking the leggy scramble of a real terrestrial insect.

Ideal for freestone rivers, meadow streams, and big-fish hopper hunts, the Black & Tan excels when you need a highly visible yet natural-looking dry fly that stays afloat and stays effective.