The ReelFlies® Foam Hex Parachute combines an extended foam body with a parachute style dressing to imitate a large Hexagenia mayfly on the surface. Its segmented golden yellow abdomen creates a substantial, recognisable profile, while the foam adds buoyancy without carrying a hook through the full length of the body.

The prominent upright wing helps you follow the fly’s drift, while the hackle spreads around its base to support a balanced surface presentation. Fine tails and a softly dubbed thorax complete the mayfly silhouette.

A useful choice when trout are feeding on large mayflies, this pattern deserves a place in your box ahead of a Hex hatch. Cast upstream of rising fish and let it drift naturally into their feeding lane, watching for a confident rise or a quiet sip.

Key Features

Extended foam abdomen: Adds buoyancy while capturing the elongated shape of a large mayfly.

Segmented golden yellow body: Provides a defined abdomen suited to a Hexagenia imitation.

Parachute style hackle: Spreads around the wing base to support the fly at the surface.

Prominent upright wing: Helps you track the fly through its drift.

Fine tails and dubbed thorax: Complete the insect profile with subtle detail.

Presentation tip: Fish with a drag free drift and apply suitable dry fly floatant sparingly to the wing and hackle when needed.