CDC Olive Parachute

Olive emerger specialist

Trout · GraylingSurface

An olive body under a CDC post that lands softly and rides low in the film — exactly where the trout expect to find a dun struggling free of its shuck. The parachute hackle spreads the weight and gives a clear sight post without adding bulk. Cast it upstream on a chalk stream or spring creek and prepare to set the hook gently.

Fish this when

Spring and autumn when pale and blue-winged olives are hatching. Fish it in the hatch window when fish are sipping emergers.

Why it works

Parachute hackle suspends the fly in the surface film. CDC wing and body match olive naturals. Triggers takes from selective, rising fish.

Naturals it imitates