Parachute BWO (Blue Winged Olive) Dry Fly
#16
$1.49
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Parachute BWO (Blue Winged Olive) Dry Fly
$1.49
The Parachute BWO (Blue Winged Olive) Dry Fly is arguably the most crucial mayfly pattern for serious fly anglers. Baetis mayflies are prevalent across North America and hatch throughout the year, especially during overcast days and in colder weather when other hatches are scarce. This parachute style is preferred for its realistic profile and excellent visibility. It perfectly imitates the adult dun stage sitting upright in the surface film, making it an indispensable "match-the-hatch" fly for targeting notoriously selective trout during dense BWO hatches.
Product Features
- Realistic Dun Profile: The parachute hackle and upright wing post perfectly mimic a newly emerged adult BWO sitting calmly on the water's surface, a vulnerable target for trout.
- High Visibility Post: Features a bright white or light-colored post for excellent angler visibility, essential for tracking the small fly in low light, broken water, or on cloudy days.
- Optimal Floatation: Tied to sit flush in the surface film, ensuring a natural, drag-free drift that fools even the wariest, highly selective trout.
- Year-Round Essential: BWO hatches occur frequently in spring, fall, and even winter, making this a year-round staple in any fly box.
- Durable Construction: Expertly tied with quality hackle and materials to ensure a reliable float and multiple uses.
- Optimal Sizing: Available in the essential small sizes #16 and #18, covering the key range for matching the primary Baetis hatches this fly is designed to match.
When to Use the Parachute BWO Dry Fly
The Parachute BWO excels during specific hatches where trout are keying in on these small, dark olive mayflies.
- Overcast & Rainy Days: BWO hatches are often most prolific during cloudy, drizzly weather, making this the go-to fly in adverse conditions.
- Spring & Fall Hatches: Essential during the major spring and fall Baetis hatches.
- Technical Tailwaters: Ideal for clear, slow-moving tailwaters where trout are highly pressured and selective, demanding a perfect presentation.
- Selective Trout: When trout are rising consistently but ignoring attractor patterns, switching to a realistic BWO imitation is often necessary.
HANDLE WITH CARE: Hooks are extremely sharp. Please handle with care to avoid injury.
NOTE: As these flies are hand-tied, slight variations in color and size may occur between batches.
SAFETY WARNING: This product contains small parts and sharp hooks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Use with caution.
WARNING: WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
