In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Tiesflies shows us how to tie an integral part of many dry flies, a parachute post.
Learn About This Technique:
Difficulty: Easy
Fishing dry flies can be one of the most exciting ways to catch countless different species. Whether you are on a small meandering trout stream or targeting permit on saltwater flats, there are many productive styles and applications to make an ordinary day on the water memorable. For trout anglers, tying a dry fly can be daunting at first, but simplifying the process will remove many frustrations. This video is just one example of how removing difficulties from tying can expedite time per fly and create consistency in patterns with ease, starting with a parachute post.
Mastering the ability to tie consistent dry flies will allow you to match the hatch more effectively and best imitate insects in your home waters. It will also give you time back in your day to tie batches of different sizes and styles, ultimately making you a better tyer and increase the likelihood of success while fishing. From parachute adams to large terrestrials, being able to tie a parachute post is one of the most useful skills to have in your tying arsenal and should be practiced with intention to build skill. Take your time with dry flies as profile is key for fooling selective rising trout and do not hesitate start over when things look out of place.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Umpqua Stubby T Size 14
- Thread: TheFlySmith 12/0 TW Khaki
- Body: Magpie Materials Turkey Biot
- Dub: TheFlySmith Kapok Brown
- Post: Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn
- Tail and Hackle: Whiting
- Tools: TheFlySmith
Now you know how to tie a parachute post!
Video courtesy of Tiesflies.
Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Greg Stohrer
