Parasol Midge
The Parasol is not a particular fly, but a technique in that you attach a fluff of floating type material (foam or fiber) above a fly using mono to hold it up off the fly a bit. Just like a Parachute fly isn't any specific pattern, but just a way to tie a fly. The Parasol is to Midges, as the Parachute is to dry flies. This turns just about any midge into an emerger. But unlike most emergers, which ride somewhat on the water film, a parasol will keep the fly sitting below the water slightly, making it one of the first things a trout sees when it comes to rise.
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Materials
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-----For the Parasol
Mono: 3x tippet - https://amzn.to/3XFcam5
Fiber: Para Post Wing (hot pink) - https://amzn.to/4eDNxvR
Resin: Solarez Buoyant Armor - https://solarez.com/buoyant-armor.html
-----For the Fly
Hook: Risen 2457 (size 18) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/shrimp-and-caddis-2457
Thread: Veevus 10/0 (black) - https://amzn.to/3ZnBcHr
Rib: Ultra Wire (silver/small) - https://amzn.to/3z6hHZv
Dubbing: UV2 Fine and Dry (black) - I can't find UV2 but the micro fine in trico works the same - https://amzn.to/3XD3Xie
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html
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