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Parachute quill

 
tied by WYKnot
Fly Type: Dry,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2487, size 18
Thread: Danville Flymaster 6/0 cream/light yellow
Abdomen: 1 yellow quill and 1 strand dark microtubing
Thorax: synthetic dubbing, light yellow/PMD
Post: Polypropylene Yarn
Hackle: Light ginger
*Materials with links give you direct access to that product at the J. Stockard store.
Tying Instructions: 1. Tie in and wrap thread to bend and return to tie-in point.

2. Tie in quill and microtubing. Wrap abdomen with alternating pattern of light/dark spirals.

3. Tie in yarn and post. Secure hackle to hook and the base of the yarn post.

4. Dub thorax forward to eye and back to blend in with the abdomen. Finish at the base of teh post.

5. Wrap parachute hackle and tie off at the base of teh post.

6. Whip finish at teh base of teh post, under teh parachute hackle.