Black Parachute
The Black Parachute is an incredibly versatile dry fly pattern that works well on lakes and rivers. This fly most closely resembles black mayfly spinners. However, it can also be taken for various insects, including midge, small stoneflies and ants. It is an excellent starting fly when turning up to a new fishery if you are unsure what to tie on because it will consistently catch fish.
$4.40 each
Dry
Lake
RiverSpecies
brown trout
rainbow troutWater Types
Fast/broken
Glides
Medium/riffles
Pools
StillwaterFly Uses
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On rivers, the Black Parachute can be fished as a single dry or with a nymph suspended beneath.
We recommend fishing it on 5x or 6x tippet.
On lakes, it is an excellent fly for sight fishing as a single dry. It can also be fished in a team of dries or with a nymph beneath it.
We recommend fishing it on 3x or 4x tippet.
The fly is tied on a barbless dry fly hook.
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