Parachute March Brown

The Parachute March Brown is a streamlined update of the traditional March Brown dry fly, built around the idea that a low-floating parachute hackle gives a more realistic footprint during the heavy spring mayfly activity it was inspired by. The shift from upright wings to a single parachute post began decades ago as tiers looked for a way to keep larger mayfly imitations from tipping on uneven currents. The result is a durable, easy-to-spot pattern that sits flush in the film and consistently draws attention during active surface feeding.

Slightly over-dress the tail with just a few extra fibers—this keeps the rear end elevated and prevents the fly from sinking when fishing long, drag-free drifts.