Extended Body Para Drake - Brown
2044-10
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The Extended Body Brown Parachute Drake is a realistic, high-floating dry fly designed to imitate adult Brown Drakes—large mayflies that hatch in abundance during early summer evenings. Featuring an extended foam body, parachute hackle, and upright white post for visibility, this pattern offers a lifelike silhouette and excellent buoyancy for slow to moderate currents.
Brown Drakes typically emerge in the late evening or twilight hours, and trout often key in on these large, protein-rich insects with explosive surface takes. This fly excels on meadow streams, spring creeks, and tailwaters where matching the hatch with precision can lead to unforgettable dry fly action. Its foam body sits flush in the surface film, mimicking the vulnerable dun stage of the hatch.
Best for:
- Evening Brown Drake hatches in early to mid-summer
- Spring creeks and smooth-glide pools
- Fishing just before and after sunset when drakes are most active
📌 Pro Tip: Brown Drakes often trigger feeding frenzies. Time your casts between rises and let the fly drift long and drag-free in soft seams or along grassy undercuts. Pair with a downstream presentation to avoid spooking wary fish.
