Fly Fishing Insider Newsletter featuring Parachute Dry Flies

Topics aetis Mayflies
Local Fishing Report
Parachute Dry Flies
Annual Trout Clinic
The Old Steelhead Fly Fisher
Entry Level Fly Fishing Class

The Local Scene
Sandy River
There are a few summer steelhead showing as well as a few bright winter natives. All in all most days you will cover a lot of water to find a few fish. The stormy weather is probably the main cause of slow fishing. Look for things to get easier when the water warms.
Clackamas River
The Clack is warmer than the Sandy. It has more summer runs too.
Deschutes River (Locked Gate to Mouth).
Baetis, March Browns and Crane Flies are all producing good trout fishing. Many days are in the high fifties or low sixties. The nymph fishing is good most days. Some days are good dry fly fishing too.
Crooked River
The river is very low (about 65 cfs). It was 36.6 degrees when we were there last week. The wind was gusty. In spite of that there was a great midge hatch and two hours of prolific dry fly fishing during mid-day.
McKenzie & Upper Willamette
The cold weather in the Willamette Valley has retarded the March Brown hatch. The best is yet to come.

Saturday, April 06, 2002   9:00 to 4:00 P.M.
"A PRACTICAL APPROACH to FLY FISHING TROUT"
FREE IN$TRUCTION !!!
(for everyone)!!
Anglers with all levels of experience are welcome to attend and will enjoy it.
Presentations & Slide Programs in the shop starting at 9:00am.
On the water Demonstrations: 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm.
Each demonstration explains the following tactics:
nymph, wet and dry fly presentation.
There will be simultaneous presentations in the shop on the subjects of:
               Casting, Knots, Fly Tying, Equipment.
Refreshments will be served.
After the Trout Clinic you might want to attend:
"The Native Fish Society Annual Banquet"

Parachute Dry Flies

Parachute Adams Traditional	Parachute Gulper Special
Parachute Adams, (TW)
Parachute Blue Wing Olive	Parachute Light Cahill
Parachute Blue Wing Olive , (TW)	Parachute PED Cream Puff
Parachute Cream Puff	Parachute Pale Evening Dun
Parachute March Brown	Parachute Trico

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	-->SALE ENDED
1034-14	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	14	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1034-16	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1034-18	Parachute Adams Traditional, White Wing	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
1036-16	Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1036-18	Parachute Adams, TwiLight, Red Wing	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
1066-16	Blue Wing Olive Parachute	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1066-18	Blue Wing Olive Parachute	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
1067-16	Blue Wing Olive Parachute, TwiLight	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1067-18	Blue Wing Olive Parachute, TwiLight	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
4100-18	Parachute Cream Puff	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
3052-16	Parachute March Brown	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
1042-16	Parachute Gulper Special	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
1042-18	Parachute Gulper Special	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
3090-16	Parachute Light Cahill	16	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED
3090-18	Parachute Light Cahill	18	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED

		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	-->SALE ENDED
2017-20	Parachute Trico	20	3 for $5.25	-->SALE ENDED

The Old Steelhead Fly Fisher
An 80 year old man went to the doctor for a check-up and the doctor was
amazed at what good shape the guy was in.

The doctor asked, "To what do you attribute your good health?"

The old timer said, "I'm a steelhead fly fisher and that's why I'm in such
good shape. I'm up well before daylight and out chasing steelhead up and
down the Sandy River."

The doctor said, "Well, I'm sure that helps, but there's got to be more
to it. How old was your dad when he died?" The old timer said, "Who said
my dad's dead?"

The doctor said, "You mean you're 80 years old and your dad's still
alive? How old is he?"

The old timer said, "He's 100 yrs old and, in fact, he fished steelhead
with me this morning, and that's why he's still alive... he's a steelhead fly fisher."

The doctor said, "Well, that's great, but I'm sure there's more to it.
How about your dad's dad? How old was he when he died?"

The old timer said, "Who said my grandpa's dead?"

The doctor said, "You mean you're 80 years old and your grandfather's
still living! How old is he?"

The old timer said, "He's 118 yrs old."

The doctor was getting frustrated at this point and said, "I guess he
went steelhead fly fishing with you this morning too?"

The old timer said, "No... Grandpa couldn't go this morning because he
got married."

The Doctor said in amazement, "Got married!! Why would a 118-year-old
guy want to get married?"

The old timer said, "Who said he wanted to?"

Don't Miss The Sandy River Spey Clave!
It's a party for steelhead and salmon fly fishers May 18-19, 2002.

The 8-Hour Class!
"Learn To Catch Trout The First Day"
Make no mistake, you will catch a trout during this class! (Money back guarantee).

The Fly Fishing Shop Team is pleased to announce that we are offering all-day basic fly fishing classes to those who desire to experience and/or learn this timeless sport for themselves.

Any and all necessary supplies will be furnished

for the day of your class. This will include fly rod and reel, leader, tippet, flies and so on.
Our instructors will teach you all the skills needed to
successfully fly fish on your own.

If you do not presently own fly fishing equipment, you will be able to make informed decisions on the type of gear that will best suit your needs and style of fishing.
You will be able to use and evaluate some of the world's finest fly fishing tackle because you will be able to use it during the class.
There will be rod/reel outfits from companies such as:
Sage, Winston, Scott, St. Croix, Redington, Abel and Ross, just to name a few.

By the end of your first day with our guidance,
you will be able to assemble and rig your rod correctly, tie your leader and tippet, select a fly, cast and make a good presentations to the fish.

The class will begin with a two-hour session in our new state of the art classroom. Videos, slide projections, diagrams and demonstrations will proceed while you are provided with snacks and soft drinks.
The class will then move out of doors. We have arranged the use of a private facility beyond your wildest dreams. It is spacious and beautiful with the sophistication and charm of an English Manor. Our facility is complete with 13 acres of lawn and 7 small lakes full of hungry trout. Picnic tables and restrooms are conveniently located. Parking is generous.
You will have the opportunity to hook, play and land fish that
you will be able to keep during this class.
The staff will clean and package your fish.

Class sizes are limited to six students for each scheduled session.
There will be two very experienced instructors.

Classes will start at 8:00 sharp, break for lunch at noon, resume at one and last 'til five.
Three classes are scheduled for 2002.
April 5
May 31
June 7
First come, first served.

We will also be glad to schedule special fly fishing classes for your group.
Classes are designed for multiples of 3 students per instructor.
Six student groups are ideal (2 instructors).
Each instructor will work with each student.
The entire unit works together as a team.
Bring outdoor gear.