{"product_id":"pheasant-tail-para-dry","title":"Hawthorn Parachute Dry Fly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hawthorn Parachute Dry Fly is a dedicated spring pattern designed to replicate the adult hawthorn fly (Bibio species), a common terrestrial insect that appears in significant numbers during April and May. When these dark bodied insects are blown onto the water by wind, trout frequently switch to surface feeding, making an accurate imitation highly effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis parachute variation is tied with a visible upright post and horizontally wound hackle, allowing the fly to sit correctly in the surface film while remaining easy to track at distance. Suitable for rivers, reservoirs and stillwaters, the Hawthorn Parachute is particularly productive during breezy spring days when natural insects gather in wind lanes and along sheltered margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHawthorn Parachute Dry Fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLink - Hoppers Leg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Antron Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Cock Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing\/Post - Parachute Post Fibre Multiyarn White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawthorn Parachute Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Visibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upright post enhances tracking in glare or choppy water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Surface Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parachute hackle helps the fly sit low and stable in the film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Effectiveness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA key pattern during peak hawthorn activity in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Dress The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawthorn Parachute Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply Floatant to Hackle and Post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a quality dry fly floatant on the hackle and parachute post before fishing. Avoid saturating the body, as the fly should sit low in the film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the Body Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the body becomes waterlogged, gently dry it with amadou or desiccant powder to restore buoyancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Treat Before Casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDressing the fly prior to first use improves flotation and helps it ride correctly during long drifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawthorn Parachute Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Drift Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream or across and allow the fly to drift naturally without drag. During active hawthorn falls, trout often take confidently from the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Wind Lanes and Margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus on sheltered banks, corners and areas where wind collects surface insects. A subtle twitch can imitate a struggling terrestrial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReservoir Surface Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen targeting cruising fish, cast ahead of their path and allow the fly to sit naturally. Minimal movement often produces the best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrectly dressed and presented, the Hawthorne Parachute Dry Fly is an essential springtime surface pattern when trout are feeding on wind blown terrestrials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56445836493124,"sku":"PD0414","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56445836525892,"sku":"PD0416","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/hawthorn_parachute_dry_fly.jpg?v=1773477871","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/pheasant-tail-para-dry","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}