I seen a pattern today tied on T.V. that was called a humpy parachute, the post was made up of Krystal Flash (Not sure about the spelling?) Anybody know if this pattern is any good?
Thanks in advance for any help- David
I’ve thought about tying that sort of pattern, but it goes against the principles of the Humpy. The Humpy (as far as I know) was developed for fast rough water. It doesn’t look much like a real insect, but the fish don’t have long to look at it before it’s downstream. So they either miss all potential meals or they take a chance!
A parachute is best used in slower waters. Unfortunately the fish will get a longer look at the fly and may refuse it.
Toss it at a few and see what happens.
Actually, a parachute humpy in white or tan/gray could make a pretty nice moth pattern. Hmmm…
Warmouth
That fly has been around for many, many years. It’s in Jack Dennis’s book, volume I or II I can’t remember, but that would make that fly at least 25 years old.
The way that fly was originally tied it, will handle some pretty rough water. You can give it 6 or 7 turns of hackle and it will float like crazy. There is another version I’ve seen called the tailwater humpy, which is tied very sparse for flat water. South Fork Outfitters has some. It’s a good fly.
Anyway to answer you question, the parachute humps is a great fly and given that not a lot of fish see them I’ll sure you’ll have good success with it.
Best,
-John
Hi group,
John’s right, it is in Jack’s #1 book, pages 90 to 94. Take care & …
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