Parachute BWO (Blue Wing Olive) Dry Fly

The Parachute BWO combines the effectiveness of a blue-winged olive imitation with the visibility and natural float of a parachute design. The white post makes it easy to track in the choppy water and fading light conditions where BWO hatches typically occur, while the olive body and low-riding hackle present a natural silhouette to trout feeding in the film.

When to Fish It

Spring and fall during BWO hatches — overcast, drizzly days from late morning through afternoon. The parachute version excels in riffled or broken water where a standard BWO dry is hard to see. Fish it drag-free through pods of rising trout. Sizes 16-18. The white post is your strike indicator — watch it disappear.

Specs

• Type: Dry fly — BWO / Baetis mayfly imitation
• Hook: Light wire dry fly hook
• Style: Parachute — white post for visibility
• Best for: Trout — all water types during BWO hatches
• Technique: Dead-drift to rising fish, riffled water, low light

Why Anglers Stock This Fly

Carry both the standard BWO and the Parachute BWO. Use the standard in flat, calm water where fish can inspect closely. Switch to the parachute in broken water where you need visibility. Having both means you're covered in any BWO situation. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.

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