Parachute Hex – Brown/Yellow

The Parachute Hex – Brown/Yellow is a classic dry fly built to imitate the adult stage of the Hexagenia limbata, one of the largest mayflies in North America. Featuring a brown segmented body with subtle yellow accents and a highly visible wing post, this parachute-style fly offers both realism and functionality during late-evening Hex hatches. The pattern sits low in the surface film, with parachute hackle providing stability and lifelike movement on stillwater lakes and slow rivers.

This color variation closely matches naturally darker Hex duns, making it ideal for waters with more tannin staining or for use during twilight when fly silhouettes become more critical to trout. It’s especially effective in the heart of summer when these massive mayflies emerge in large numbers and draw out the biggest fish of the season.

Best for:

• Summer Hexagenia hatches in lakes and slow rivers
• Evening and twilight dry fly fishing
• Tannin-stained or darker waters

📌 Pro Tip: Use a long, fine leader and make a gentle cast—big trout feeding on Hex duns are wary and will spook from heavy splashes or drag.