Parachute Trico The Parachute Trico is a highly effective small mayfly dry fly pattern designed to imitate Tricorythodes mayflies during delicate summer and fall hatches. Featuring a highly visible parachute post and low-floating profile, this fly offers excellent visibility for anglers while maintaining a natural presentation trout find irresistible. Tricos commonly hatch in large swarms from July through October, with duns appearing in the early morning or evening and spinner falls occurring as temperatures rise. The Parachute Trico excels during these technical hatch conditions when trout feed selectively on tiny surface insects. Key Features- Realistic Trico mayfly imitation- Parachute post improves visibility and floatation- Excellent for technical dry fly fishing- Effective during summer and fall Trico hatches- Ideal for tailwaters, spring creeks, and calm currents- Great for selective and pressured trout Imitates Trico mayflies (Tricorythodes), mayfly duns, and small surface insects Sizes #12 – #22 Fishing Tips Fish the Parachute Trico with light tippet and a drag-free drift during active morning or evening hatches. Especially effective in slow seams, slick water, and tailouts where trout key in on tiny mayflies.
