Purple Micro Chubby (4-Pack)

Description: 

The Purple Micro Chubby is a downsized version of the classic Chubby Chernobyl, designed for low water, technical drifts, and spooky fish. Built with a slim 2mm foam body, it maintains high floatation without the bulk of standard sizes. The purple coloration is a proven favorite across western rivers. A white and pink wing ensures visibility from above, while its narrow profile allows for delicate landings and better hook gaps on smaller hooks.

Specs:

• Tied on the famed Tiemco TMC100 hook
• Two size #10 and two size #12 in the pack

What we like:

We like the Micro Chubby because it trims down the classic profile without losing performance. The slimmer body floats high but lands softly, making it a strong choice when trout are spooked by bigger foam. Purple continues to be one of the most consistent dry fly colors across the Rockies and trout world. The hook gap is wider than you'd expect for its size, helping with hookups on short takes.

How to fish it:

Use the Micro Chubby as the top fly in a dry-dropper setup, especially in late summer when trout are wary and flows are low. Its compact body makes it suitable for shallower water or skinnier seams where a standard Chubby might spook fish or land too hard. Pair it with smaller nymphs on 5X or 6X tippet to maintain a stealthy presentation. It's also effective fished solo during terrestrial season when fish are keying in on small hoppers or ants but still want a clean, high-floating silhouette.