Saturday, February 21, 2015

Parachutes for Small Streams

I've always loved tying and fishing parachutes. They are a challenge to tie as well as a very effective style. The impression the put on the water's surface is strikingly like a struggling mayfly, And I'm sure the fish interpret them to be everything from stoneflies to hoppers. Whatever the case it is often that I find my parachutes in the mouths of colorful wild fish.
Sparkle Body

High vis. Pheasant Tail


Quill

Adams

Mr. Rapidan

7 comments:

  1. RM
    The Adams is one of my top dry flies of all time---nice job on the other patterns. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Thank you,
      If you don't have an Adams in your box you are doin something wrong.

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  2. Parachutes usually work when others don't.
    I'm becoming a fan of Harry Murray's Mr. Rapidan.

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    1. That is true. The Mr. Rapidan is a very good pattern.

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  3. Nice ties! I might attempt a parachute soon, but I have pretty low expectations for how it's going to turn out.

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