Learn to tie the Parachute Blue Winged Olive, a valuable dry fly for trout streams across the country. Video by Dakota Angler and Outfitter in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Parachute Blue Winged Olive Fly Tying Materials
Hook: Daiichi 1100 or Tiemco 100 Size 14-22
Thread: 70 Denier Ultra Thread Olive
Wing/Post: Grey or Dun Poly Yarn
Tail: Coq de Leon or Dun Hackle Fibers
Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly Hackle - Saddle or Neck Hackle dyed dun
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