Dry FliesYellow Humpy
The Yellow Humpy is a dry fly pattern known for its high visibility and buoyancy. It's effective in rough water where it can ride the waves without getting swamped.
Spring, Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A high-floating dry fly featuring a yellow floss or thread body, stacked deer hair for the hump and wing, and grizzly hackle. Its bulky profile helps it ride high in fast water, imitating stoneflies or hoppers.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: 1X-long dry-fly hook (here a Dai-Riki 300), size 16
Thread 1: Yellow, 8/0 or 70-denier
Underbody: Yellow rabbit-fur dubbing
Tail: Moose body hair, cleaned and stacked
Wings: Elk hair, cleaned and stacked
Back: Elk hair, cleaned and stacked
Body: Bright Yellow Uni-Stretch
Thread 2: Yellow, 8/0 or 70-denier
Hackle: Brown and grizzly hackle, slightly undersize
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring to Summer
Presentation
Dead drift with occasional twitches.
When to Use
Particularly effective during stonefly hatches.
Water Type
Fast-moving water, choppy runs, and pocket water.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish it solo or as the top fly in a dry-dropper setup.
Visibility & Floatation
The high-riding, bushy design and bright yellow body make it very visible. It floats well due to the deer or elk hair wing and hackle.
