Dry FliesFat Albert
Fat Albert is a popular hopper pattern developed by Brent Taylor. It's a high floating, foam-bodied fly that's perfect for fishing in the heat of the summer. Its large profile makes it an easy meal for hungry trout and its foam body makes it nearly unsinkable, making it perfect for fishing fast-moving water.
Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A big, foam-bodied terrestrial dry fly tied with stacked foam segments, rubber legs, and sometimes wing or flash accents. Often used as a high-floating attractor in hopper-dropper rigs. Easy to tie and floats like a cork, even in rough water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Daiichi 1720, size #6-#10
Thread: 3/0 monocord.
Body: 2mm thick foam.
Legs: barred silicon like the ones on Centipedes, by Montana Flies.
Wing: Antron or Gator Hair, white.
Fishing Tips
Season
Summer
Presentation
The Fat Albert is best fished along the banks where grasshoppers are common. A good technique is to cast it close to the bank and let it drift into the main current.
When to Use
Use the Fat Albert during the peak of summer when grasshoppers are abundant.
Water Type
This fly is effective in both stillwater and moving water, but it's especially effective in fast-moving water due to its high floatation.
Rigging Suggestions
The Fat Albert can be used as a single dry fly or as the lead fly in a hopper-dropper rig.
Visibility & Floatation
The Fat Albert is highly visible due to its large size and foam body. The foam body also makes it highly buoyant, allowing it to float in fast-moving water.
