2001 Dubuque Fly Fishers Fly Swap

Blue Wing Olive Parachute

tied by

Byron Bohnen

Hook: M94840  
Size: 20
Thread: Olive 8/0
Post: Antron yarn
Tail: Grizzly hackle
Body: Olive dubbing
Hackle: Grizzly
   

Notes on tying:

1. Dry fly hook 18 to 22.

2. Tie in antron post at 1/3 of the hook shank.

3. Tie in grizzly hackle tail about hook shank length.

4. Dubb with olive Super Fine Dubbing material. Make thorax somewhat larger.

5. Tie in grizzly hackle parachute and wrap four times.

6. Whip finish and apply head cement.