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Capt. Ken's Custom flies

March Brown Parachute Dry Fly 

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March Brown Parachute Dry Fly 

Capt. Ken’s March Brown Parachute is a refined version of the traditional March Brown dry fly, designed to provide a dependable mayfly imitation with excellent visibility and performance across a variety of water conditions.

Description

The March Brown Parachute combines the familiar profile of a standard parachute dry fly with Capt. Ken’s own refinements. Its parachute design helps the fly sit on the water while making it easy to see as it drifts through riffles, runs, pools, and slower water.

When March Browns are hatching, this pattern gives trout a recognizable adult mayfly imitation. It is a useful choice for covering rising fish throughout a hatch and a dependable addition to any trout angler’s dry fly box.

Why We Fish It

  • Capt. Ken’s refinements to a traditional March Brown parachute pattern

  • Highly visible design that is easy to track on the water

  • Effective across a variety of river and stream conditions

  • Imitates the adult March Brown mayfly

When to Fish It

Fish this pattern during March Brown hatches when trout are feeding on adult mayflies. March Browns are commonly associated with Maccaffertium vicarium, an important mayfly in many eastern trout streams.

How to Fish It

Present the fly upstream or across the current and allow it to drift naturally through likely feeding lanes. A drag-free presentation will help make the imitation more convincing to rising trout.

Details

  • Pattern: Capt. Ken’s March Brown Parachute

  • Hook: #10 standard dry fly hook

  • Available as: Single fly, 3-pack, or 6-pack

Add Capt. Ken’s March Brown Parachute to your fly box for a visible, dependable dry fly when March Browns are on the water.