The Fat Albert really needs no introduction in the fly tying world as it’s been a mainstream pattern for many many years. Developed by Brent Taylor in Missouri, it’s designed to imitate almost any terrestrial bug that has a fat profile and a lot of legs.
Fly Tying Tutorial: Fat Albert
Material List: https://www.flyfishfood.com/blogs/dry-fly-tutorials/fat-albert-dry-fly The Fat Albert is a famous dry fly that needs to be in your box!
Materials
Hook: TMC 2302 Caddis and Terrestrials – 8
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier – Dark Brown
Body: Fly Tying Foam – 2mm – Brown
Body: Fly Tying Foam – 2mm – Tan
Wing: EP Trigger Point Int’l Fibers – White
Indicator: EP Trigger Point Int’l Fibers – UV Green
Legs: Life-Flex Spandex Material – Tan
