The Parachute Madam-X, or PMX for short is a wonderful little dry fly that mimics a stonefly, salmonfly, or hopper really well! Now with the name, you would think it is just a Madam-X with a parachute post, but it is tied quite a bit differently than the simple madam x. In fact it's not very easy at all to tie, but it makes up that difficulty and complexity with an extremely buoyant, very effective fly that is one of my favorite flies to fish. Not only is it very effective, but it is extremely beautiful! One of the prettiest flies out there, besides some of those salmon streamers of course.
The buoyancy of these flies is no joke. These things can hold up some of the heaviest nymphs out there, and without any foam! The combination of all that deer hair, and parachute post, make this a great indicator type fly for dry dropper style fishing. The post can be tied with brighter materials also if you need to be able to see it even easier in low light conditions.
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Materials Used:
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Hooks: Risen 9231 (size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9231
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (brown) - https://amzn.to/4itTNI4
Post Material: PolyPro Yarn (white) - https://amzn.to/3YCfM8n
Tail/Wing: Deer Hair (natural) - https://amzn.to/4iZ7vDA
Rubber Legs: MFC Centipede Legs (speckled tan/Medium) - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/centipede-legs?variant=43259203551461
Head/Accent: Peacock Hurl - https://amzn.to/3Y52XTY
Body: Uni Floss (red) - https://amzn.to/3YARVG2
Hackle: Whiting Rooster Cape - https://amzn.to/3GcYLvi
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html
Tools Used:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/spring-assist-scissors
Hair Stacker - https://amzn.to/4iePIqR
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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