Detailed instructions for tying a Fat Albert fly. This is part of a series of Tim Flagler's collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine. Check out his article about the fly in the Summer 2026 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine: https://www.flytyer.com
Recipe:
Hook: Fulling Mill 5155 Tactical Big Bug hook, size 8.
Thread: Black UTC 140 Denier.
Body: 2 mm craft foam in 2 complementary colors.
Underbody: Fulling Mill black Ultra Dry Yarn.
Wing: Fulling Mill white Ultra Dry Yarn or polypropylene floating yarn.
Top foam layer: 2 mm craft foam in lighter color.
Legs: Sili legs, perfectly barred, pumpkin.
Indicator: 2 mm craft foam in a bright color or a bright yarn segment.
Material sources:
Hook: https://collabs.shopify.com/home
Thread: https://collabs.shop/09vppo
Body: https://collabs.shop/dfylav
Underbody: https://collabs.shop/yf5iaj
Wing: https://collabs.shop/yf5iaj
Top foam layer: https://collabs.shop/dfylav
Legs: https://collabs.shop/dfylav
Indicator: https://collabs.shop/dfylav
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