Fly Tying: Parasol Post Technique

[@seanenglish85]

I like the parasols. I had always assumed the "puff" was to mimic the air bubble the natural insect creates to float to the surface. No matter, it's still a great technique. Thanks for the video.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comment, Sean, and I am not the originator and will have to double-check on that. What I do know is that fish love this pattern, and it used to be a top fly for me in my guiding days. Thanks for taking a moment to share! Tim www.troutandfeather.com/

[@williamfontainedelatourdau3098]

Great info Tim, thanks

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, and I hope all is well! Tim

[@dougfett9842]

Thanks, Tim, for another great video. I have started making some of these parasols and have made a couple dozen of them. I afraid that I may be doing something wrong, though, I'm not finding them about my house; they're all together in a little plastic box 😏. I'm going start hanging a some PTs under a few of them. Thanks, again.

[@TimCammisa]

Ha ha, Doug, I think they'll come in handy with those PT nymphs...good luck and report back on their effectiveness. Thanks! Tim

[@williamfontainedelatourdau3098]

I just tied my 1st one, looks great

[@TimCammisa]

That's great to know, William, this style can be a little tricky the first few times, but easier with practice. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@twitchbait1586]

Nice Video!

[@grahamkay8711]

tim do you have any videos with finished flies in that style would like to give them a go

[@grahamkay8711]

also will add you to instagram

[@TimCammisa]

I have them recorded, but they're not yet live, Graham. Look for one in a few weeks. Some of my favorites under the post include midges, PT's, and caddis emergers. Tim

[@TimCammisa]

Sounds good, thanks!

[@mikel2438]

Hi Tim, great video. Can I ask. Can you use any unweighted nymph, midge with of course some wire in the pattern just to get it down ? I saw your other video with a PT. Can you use any other nymph/midge hooks as well ?

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Mike! In short, YES. Great thoughts, and think of this as a system that you con modify based on flies in your local waters. Have fun with this and if you come up with any idea you'd like to share, email me: [e-mail] Thanks! Tim

[@JoeBillingsley]

Hi, Tim. Two questions - Is the Parasol more effective than just putting a small indicator an inch or so above the fly on the tippet? And what kind of fly box do you keep these in? Thanks, Joe

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Joe, and great questions. I keep the Parasol in a normal fly box with slits in foam. For your first question, that really depends on the situation. The trickiest thing about an indicator above the line is the impact it has on your tippet (advantage Parasol). With an indicator, you have the flexibility of changing the fly's depth (advantage indicator). I've used both methods, and will continue to do so, though have always first gone with a Parasol if the fish are closer to the surface, especially for technical fish that have more time to inspect the pattern. I hope that helps, and I appreciate the questions. Tim

[@johnzelent3891]

This pattern is in Fran betters tying manual

[@physiquej]

Interesting. Is this used for dry flies?

[@TimCammisa]

Joe, the post holds the actual pattern just below the film, which is more typical for an emerger. When fishing this pattern, you'll either see the fish take the post or it will act as an indicator. Have fun experimenting with various patterns under the post. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim

[@physiquej]

Thanks for the reply!

[@MrJaxparadize]

Maybe I will get an answer here: Wtf is parasol post MADE OF?! Believe it or not, I can’t find a single webpage that can explain what this is. I found the history of it, but not what it’s made of now.

[@stmarysvirus5139]

I like a bobber with a trout magnet......

[@TimCammisa]

Sounds like another effective way to fish! ;-)