Far Bank Enterprises

Red Quill Parachute

$37.99

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Description

Its slender, beautifully segmented body in shades of reddish-brown, paired with a dun-colored wing, means you can confidently fish this fly as a Hecuba, Hendrickson, Mahogany, or March Brown. You make the call.

Field Notes

This is a dry mayfly-style fly meant to be fished on the surface during hatch activity. Use it when trout are rising to mayflies such as Hendricksons, March Browns, Mahoganies, or Hecubas, especially on calm to lightly riffled water. A drag-free drift is the key presentation.

Pros

  • Versatile mayfly imitation for multiple hatch matches
  • Parachute style improves visibility and floatation
  • Good choice for selective trout during surface feeding

Cons

  • Best when fish are actively taking dries
  • Can be hard to see in glare or broken water

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