Parachute Blue Winged Olive

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Published on Jun 9. 2026 - 5 hours ago
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Dry flies

Mayflies

Parachute hackle

Parachute Blue Winged Olive Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: Tiemco 100-SPBL
https://charliesflybox.com/products/tmc-100sp-bl-100pk

Thread: 14/0 Veevus, Grey
https://charliesflybox.com/products/veevus-14-0-thread

Tail: Spade Hackle
https://charliesflybox.com/products/nature-s-spirit-dry-fly-tailing-pac…

Abdomen: Goose Biot, Olive
https://charliesflybox.com/products/spent-fly-fishing-canada-goose-biot

Thorax: Superfine Dubbing, BWO
https://charliesflybox.com/products/superfine-dubbing

Post: Mcflylon, Grey
https://charliesflybox.com/products/mcflylon

Hackle: Rooster Hackle, Medium Dun
https://charliesflybox.com/products/whiting-hebert-bronze-grade-saddle-…

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