Parachute Grasshopper (parachute hopper)How to tie a parachute hopper dry fly for fly fishing hopper

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This fly is another in the hopper arsenal. I usually fish this fly in slower water where fish are being more selective. It also works well fished in tandem with a larger attractor grasshopper pattern. The parachute hopper pattern is an excellent fly fishing pattern to have in your fly box. Materials used; closed cell foam, black rubber legs, white poly yarn, turkey wing.

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What is the point of wrapping a parachute hackle when foam already makes the fly float high?