Description: The Mayfly Parachute is a popular and effective dry fly pattern used in fly fishing to imitate adult mayflies. Mayflies are aquatic insects that undergo a significant hatch during certain times of the year, making them a key food source for many species of fish, particularly trout. The Mayfly Parachute typically features a slender and elongated body made from materials such as dubbing or synthetic fibers. The body is often tied in colors that match the specific mayfly species being imitated, such as shades of brown, olive, or gray. One of the distinguishing features of the Mayfly Parachute is the use of a parachute-style hackle. The hackle is tied in horizontally above the body, which allows the fly to sit low on the water's surface and imitate the natural profile of an adult mayfly. The parachute-style hackle also provides excellent visibility for anglers and makes the fly more buoyant. The Mayfly Parachute may also incorporate additional details such as wing posts made from white calf hair or synthetic materials. These features add visibility and help anglers track the fly's position on the water. When fishing with a Mayfly Parachute, anglers often present it in areas where mayflies are hatching, such as slow-moving sections of rivers or near vegetation. The fly can be cast upstream and allowed to drift naturally with the current, imitating the behavior of a hatching mayfly. Alternatively, it can be skated or twitched across the water's surface to mimic a struggling insect. Overall, the Mayfly Parachute is a versatile and effective pattern that imitates adult mayflies during their hatch. Its realistic appearance, low profile, and excellent visibility make it a go-to choice for anglers seeking to match the natural prey of fish and entice them to rise to the surface.
Price: 3.87 USD
Location: Philomath, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-19T02:40:58.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Golden Tippet
Bait Type: Fly
Fish Species: Bass, bluegill, crappie, Dry, fishing, Flies, fly, gamefish, grayling, Lake, panfish, perch, rainbow, River, small mouth, smallmouth, sunfish, trout
Fishing Type: Bass, bluegill, crappie, Dry, fishing, Flies, fly, gamefish, grayling, Lake, panfish, perch, rainbow, River, small mouth, smallmouth, sunfish, trout
Model: 745635582759
Item Weight: 1.0
Number in Pack: 1
Unit Type: Fly
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Color: #12
Price: 3.87 USD
Available Quantity: 31
Quantity Sold: 2
