Tied by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions.
The Hare's Ear Parachute is a great fly to have in your arsenal. Like its nymphal counterpart represents a wide range of mayfly species from drakes to march browns. Because it floats well and it also works nicely in a dry dropper rig.
Materials
Hook: Standard dry-fly hook (here a TMC 100), size 12.
Thread: Tan 8/0 or 70-denier.
Tails: Deer hair, cleaned and stacked.
Rib: Gold oval French tinsel, small.
Post: White polypropylene floating yarn.
Abdomen: Natural light hareβs mask dubbing.
Hackle: Grizzly saddle hackle.
Thorax: Natural light hareβs mask dubbing.