Humpy

Humpy

A classic attractor pattern, the Humpy is known for its durability, buoyancy, and effectiveness in a wide range of trout fishing conditions. Built with a deer hair body, this fly rides high on the water, making it especially effective in fast, broken currents where superior floatation is critical.

Equally at home in slower water, the Humpy's bold profile and high visibility make it a dependable searching pattern when trout are feeding opportunistically. Often referred to as the "Goofus" in the Rocky Mountain West, this time-tested design has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable attractor dry flies ever created.

A longtime favorite among Western anglers, the Humpy continues to produce fish on rivers, streams, mountain lakes, and freestone waters throughout the season.

Key Features
- Deer hair construction for exceptional buoyancy
- Durable design for repeated use
- Highly visible profile for easy tracking
- Effective in both fast and slow water
- Proven attractor pattern for searching
- Excellent choice for rivers, streams, and mountain lakes

Imitates
General attractor insects, mayflies, caddisflies, terrestrials, and other surface food sources

Available Colors
- Black
- Chartreuse
- Olive
- Orange
- Red
- Royal Red
- Yellow
- Royal Yellow

Sizes
Most colors available in #10 – #20

Pattern History
Originally designed by Jack Horner in the early 1940s for fast California rivers, the Humpy quickly gained popularity throughout the Rocky Mountain West, where it remains one of the most respected and productive attractor patterns ever developed.

Fishing Tips
Fish the Humpy through riffles, pocket water, seams, mountain streams, and lake shorelines with a natural drag-free drift. Its buoyancy also makes it an excellent dropper fly capable of supporting smaller nymphs.