Fly Tying a Fat Albert

Learn to tie a Fat Albert, a great summertime terrestrial attractor pattern.

[@stevenmichaellewis5720]

nice video i was fishing a lake near me they would not take anything then i used one of these and i smashed them 8 trout all over 3lb, s within 2 hours just nudged it gently over the water and bang fish after fish good fly's ;-)

[@smittysflybox]

That’s awesome!!

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Enjoyed the lesson thank you sir

[@off2ocean]

hey la verdad re lindo video me encanto ansioso de el proximo grabación los dejo les mando besis muchas gracias

[@amyterra1922]

Super clean tie!

[@smittysflybox]

Thanks!

[@jeremydecoudres]

@@smittysflybox What hook are you using?

[@smittysflybox]

@@jeremydecoudres A Daichii 2220

[@markrigg6623]

The name fat albert is already taken by a saltwater fly that's been around for about 20 years. It utilizes a flat plastic disc mounted on the front of the shank that produces a really wide head when the materials are tied over the top.

[@johntuttle9544]

Disliked by a phat rainbow that ate this one right up.

[@smittysflybox]

That is pretty common! haha