Parachute Dry Flies

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Parachute Dry Flies

Parachute style flies are constructed so that the hackle is wound horizontally around the up-right wing instead of vertically around hook shank as in conventional flies. The hackle is what gives most dry flies their floatation. The Parachute hackle configuration allows a fly to

float well in rough water. Parachutes are stable in heavy flows, but are also delicate on smooth surfaces. They are equally useful on mountain run-off streams, spring creeks and lakes.

Parachutes are extremely popular dry flies. The single biggest reason is that they are easy for anglers to see on the water. Most Parachute style flies are tied with a white wing posts. White is easy for people to see but doesn't seem to spook trout. However, Parachutes tied with wings tied from fluorescent materials have shown themselves to be an advantage under certain light conditions and are becoming more and more popular. Check out our TwiLight (TW) Parachute patterns. They have a fluorescent blue or red Antron loop wing posts that are visible against almost any background. Even young eyes will appreciate these flies.

The most proven dry fly presentation in moving water is the drag free drift. Odds go way up when you can place your fly perfectly in a rising trout's feeding lane. This may be accomplished only if the fly is visible.

Parachute Flies are very popular for imitating mayfly hatches. Because of the hackle placement, Parachutes ride with the fly body sitting flush on the water. These versatile patterns may be used to imitate the slim profiles of may fly emergers, duns or spinners. Under some circumstances Parachutes can even serve as floating nymphs. Remember you can always use your leader clipper or scissors to trim a fly in the field to make it fit your current situation.

		Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing This is one of the most popular dry flies in the Pacific Northwest. It is used to imitate a wide variety of mayfly and caddis species. It is often the best searching pattern when no surface activity apparent. The wing is made from white calf body hair.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1034-12	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	12	3 for $5.25
1034-14	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	14	3 for $5.25
1034-16	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	16	3 for $5.25
1034-18	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing This pattern incorporates a fluorescent red Antron loop wing. This color is easier to see than white when fishing where there are a lot of foam patches on the water.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1036-14	Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing	14	3 for $5.25
1036-16	Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing	16	3 for $5.25
1036-18	Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Blue Wing Olive This is a have to have pattern when fishing western streams and lakes. The wing is blue dun colored poly, which give the fly superior floatation.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1066-14	Blue Wing Olive Parachute	14	3 for $5.25
1066-16	Blue Wing Olive Parachute	16	3 for $5.25
1066-18	Blue Wing Olive Parachute	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Blue Wing Olive , TwiLight Fluorescent Blue Wing Because of the bright fluorescent blue wing, this unorthodox looking pattern is easier to see on overcast days than more conventional colored flies..
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1067-14	Blue Wing Olive Parachute, TwiLight	14	3 for $5.25
1067-16	Blue Wing Olive Parachute, TwiLight	16	3 for $5.25
1067-18	Blue Wing Olive Parachute, TwiLight	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Cream Puff This fly is very popular for imitating Pale Morning Dun Mayflies on our local rivers. Hatches can start in early May and continue through August.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
4100-16	Parachute Cream Puff	16	3 for $5.25
4100-18	Parachute Cream Puff	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute March Brown This very effective low floating quill body dry fly has a wing post made from lightweight highly visible poly. It is very easy to see, especially on dark overcast days.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
3052-14	Parachute March Brown	14	3 for $5.25
3052-16	Parachute March Brown	16	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Gulper Special This is one of the best late season Callibaetis patterns for local mountain lakes. It has also proven itself as a mayfly spinner pattern for many streams and lakes.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1042-14	Parachute Gulper Special	14	3 for $5.25
1042-16	Parachute Gulper Special	16	3 for $5.25
1042-18	Parachute Gulper Special	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Light Cahill This popular fly imitates several species of light colored mayflies. It is very easy to see.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
3090-14	Parachute Light Cahill	14	3 for $5.25
3090-16	Parachute Light Cahill	16	3 for $5.25
3090-18	Parachute Light Cahill	18	3 for $5.25

		Parachute PED Cream Puff This is a great Pale Evening Dun pattern. It is easy to see in the fading light. For yellowish colored PED hatches.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
1057-16	Parachute PED Cream Puff	16	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Pale Evening Dun This is a great Pale Evening Dun pattern. It is easy to see in the fading light. For creamy colored PED hatches.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
3150-16	Parachute Pale Evening Dun	16	3 for $5.25

		Parachute Trico Finally a Trico pattern that is easy to see.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
2017-18	Parachute Trico	18	3 for $5.25
2017-20	Parachute Trico	20	3 for $5.25

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