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Olive Palomino Parachute

Imitate the Vulnerable—Tempt the Selective

There are moments on the water when even the fussiest trout lower their guard—often, it’s when mayfly duns or emergers become trapped in the surface film. These struggling mayflies are unable to fully take flight, drift helplessly and become irresistible, easy pickings for feeding fish.

The Olive Palomino Parachute was designed precisely for these moments. With its slender, olive-hued body and soft parachute hackle, this fly sits low and naturally in the water, imitating the subtle silhouette and delicate movement of a trapped olive. The white parachute post not only adds to its realistic profile, but also ensures you never lose sight of your fly, even in tricky light or riffled water.

Why Fish the Olive Palomino Parachute?

• Deadly During Olive Hatches: When mayflies are hatching and trout are feeding in the film, this pattern is a proven winner.

• Perfect for Picky Fish: Ideal for situations where fish are refusing traditional dry flies and are focused on emergers or spent duns.

• Subtle, Natural Appeal: The slim profile and muted olive tones perfectly match the naturals and won’t spook wary trout.

• Excellent Visibility: The parachute post makes tracking your drift easy, even in complex currents.

Fishing Tips:

• Present with a drag-free drift, allowing the fly to ride flush in the surface film.

• Try it with a fine tippet and long leader for extra stealth on clear, calm waters.

• Use during olive hatches, cloudy days, or anytime you see gentle, sipping rises that signal selective surface feeding.

Tie it on when…

• Olives are hatching, but the fish aren’t taking traditional dries.

• You notice trout feeding in or just below the surface film.

• The water is slow-moving or glassy, and subtlety is key.

Bring more confidence to your olive hatches with the Olive Palomino Parachute—a pattern born from careful observation and field-testing, and now a must-have in any fly box.

Product Code: OLI676C283