A crisp, low-riding mayfly dry built for picky “gulpers” on smooth water. The Gulper Special Parachute pairs a slim, natural body with a parachute hackle and easy-to-see post, creating a delicate silhouette that fools selective trout sipping Callibaetis, PMDs, and BWOs on calm lakes and spring creeks.
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When it excels: Late spring through fall on calm lakes and smooth spring creeks; overcast afternoons and evening hatches with steady sippers
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Why it works: Parachute design rides flush in the film for drag-free drifts; sparse body and tail match slender mayflies while the post aids tracking without bulk
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook)
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Ready to fish: Sparse, durable tie with consistent proportions for lifelike, confidence-inspiring presentations
How to fish it
Use a 10–12 ft leader with 5X–6X and make reach or slack-line casts to feed line and eliminate drag; target cruising lanes and rise rings, leading fish slightly. If refusals start, drop one size or switch to an emerger before the peak, then a rusty spinner near dusk.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing. Dress post and hackle lightly with gel/paste; revive after a dunk or fish with a powder/shake desiccant.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.