Para Drake - Gray
2018-10
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The Gray Para Drake is a high-floating dry fly designed to match large mayflies like the Green Drake, Gray Drake, and Slate Drake during key summer hatches. With its upright parachute post and segmented gray body, this fly creates a realistic adult mayfly profile that rides low in the surface film—perfect for imitating freshly emerged duns on slow glides and slick tailouts.
Its buoyant design makes it ideal for slow to moderate currents where fish get a long look at their prey. The white parachute post provides easy tracking in low light or turbulent surface glare, and the hackle and tail offer a balanced presentation that appeals to selective trout feeding on larger insects.
Best for:
- Green Drake and Slate Drake hatches
- Spring creeks, tailwaters, and smooth riffles
- Evening and cloudy-day dry fly fishing
📌 Pro Tip: When trout are refusing bushier dries or skating patterns, switch to the Gray Para Drake for a more natural silhouette. Grease the tail and hackle only, leaving the body untreated to keep it riding flush like a natural dun.
