The Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fly is a timeless classic, renowned for its effectiveness in attracting trout. Originating in the late 19th century, this fly is a variant of the traditional Royal Coachman, designed to sit lower on the water surface, mimicking a natural insect. Its distinctive red silk body, peacock herl, and white calf tail wings make it highly visible to both anglers and fish.
The parachute design enhances its buoyancy and stability, ensuring it remains upright in turbulent waters. Ideal for dry fly fishing, it excels in imitating mayflies and other aquatic insects, making it a must-have in any angler's fly box..
Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The Royal Coachman Parachute is best used in clear streams and rivers where trout are actively feeding on the surface. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly upstream and allow it to drift naturally with the current, ensuring a drag-free presentation. Use a light tippet to enhance the fly's natural movement. Employ a dead drift technique, occasionally adding subtle twitches to mimic a struggling insect. For retrieves, a slow hand-twist retrieve can be effective in still waters. Focus on casting near overhanging vegetation or undercut banks where trout are likely to be hiding.
Key Seasons - when is this
Dry Parachute Trout Fly
most effective?
The Royal Coachman Parachute is most effective during the spring and early summer months when trout are actively feeding on the surface. This fly excels during mayfly and caddis hatch periods, typically from April to June, when these insects are abundant. It is particularly effective in clear, slow-moving waters where trout have more time to inspect their prey. Overcast days with a slight breeze can enhance its effectiveness, as the fly's visibility and movement mimic natural insects. Late summer evenings can also be productive, especially when terrestrials are present.
How does the Turrall Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Royal Coachman Parachute fly is a classic dry fly that imitates the adult stage of various mayflies, a crucial part of a trout's diet. As mayflies emerge from the water, they transition from nymphs to duns, resting on the surface to dry their wings before taking flight. This vulnerable stage makes them an easy target for trout. The fly's buoyant design and distinctive red, peacock, and white colours mimic the mayfly's appearance and movement, enticing trout to strike. Its parachute hackle ensures it sits perfectly on the water's surface, enhancing its realism and effectiveness in attracting fish.
Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Each fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural prey, enticing even the most discerning trout. The use of premium hackles and durable threads ensures longevity and effectiveness, while the parachute design enhances visibility and floatation. Turrall's meticulous craftsmanship guarantees that every fly is perfectly balanced, providing an irresistible presentation that increases your chances of a successful catch. Ideal for UK waters, this fly is a must-have for any angler's collection.
Turrall Royal Coachman Parachute Trout Fly PA08
- Turrall Premium Award-Winning Flies – The Best in Fly Fishing
England is the birthplace of fly fishing, and Turrall & Co. Ltd. is proud to be its longest-established company of professional fly dressers, crafting premium flies since the mid-nineteenth century. Over the years, Turrall has earned prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times, Country Living Magazine, and EFTTEX – the leading European Fishing Tackle Trade Association.
Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including
Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
