Dry fly
Parachute Spinner
High-vis Patagonian spinner
TroutSurface
Parachute-post spent spinner for the large Patagonian mayfly fall — high-vis in failing light.
Fish this when
During the large Patagonian mayfly spinner fall in failing evening light, on the broad glides and back-eddies where spent naturals collect.
Why it works
The upright post keeps the fly visible to the angler in low light while the spent-wing silhouette sits flush in the film exactly as a dying spinner does, so presentation stays accurate when you can barely see the fly.
Naturals it imitates
spent large mayfly spinner (Patagonia)
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate