Parachute Cricket
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Description
The Parachute Cricket is a versatile terrestrial dry fly designed to mimic a cricket's distinct profile and movement. Its parachute hackle ensures excellent floatation, even in turbulent water, while the dark body and segmented appearance create a realistic silhouette
Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.
Pro Tip
Add subtle twitches to mimic a struggling insect and trigger aggressive strikes.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Standard dry fly hook, size 8-14
- Thread: Black or brown, 8/0 or 70 Denier
- Body: Black foam or dark dubbing
- Legs: Black rubber legs, tied splayed- natural look
- Wing Post: White or bright poly yarn for visibility
- Hackle: Grizzly or black, wrapped parachute-style around the post
- Tail (optional): Short fibers of black hackle for added realism