Often the biggest and baddest bug in the fly box, the Fat Albert might need a row all to itself. The titanic of terrestrial patterns, this fly is truly unsinkable! Whether you are fishing in Patagonia, the Rocky Mountains, or Alaska, the Fat Albert looks like a juicy steak to hungry trout, so hold on tight as they eagerly race to take your fly!
Dry/Wet: Dry
Fly Category: Attractor Pattern
Family: Stonefly, Terrestrial
Species: Beetle, Grasshopper, Cicada, Cricket
Life Stage: Adult
2 Reviews
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Excellent fly!
Holds up pretty good. Bass in the Midwest seem to find this pattern appealing.
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Big fat albert
Nicely tied. Haven't fished them yet. #4 which is hard to find. Could be slightly fatter. #4 in black would be nice. Can't complain about the price. A good Alaska or Patagonia pattern.