What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I fished the Hi-Viz Parachute Caddis on some pressured water where trout had clearly seen plenty of elk hair caddis already, and this different profile got refusals to turn into takes. The hi-vis parachute post also made it easy to track in choppy riffles."Ed Schroeder first tied this pattern on Sierra rivers years ago, and the Rainy's Hi-Viz Parachute Caddis has stuck around ever since for good reason. We love fishing a caddis imitation that looks different from the fluffy elk hair versions trout see constantly, since it tends to fool the more cautious fish that have already turned down everything else. Realistic tent wings and prominent antennas give this fly an ultra-lifelike profile, effective on both lakes and rivers across a wide range of caddis species. A hi-vis pink parachute post keeps it easy to spot on the water without spooking wary trout, making six flies in size 16 a genuine staple for any serious fly box.