Parachute Sulphur Emerger

Two emerger patterns I absolutely love are the "Shucked Up" emerger from Rich Strolis and the "Half & Half" emerger by Henry Ramsay. I took what I like about each pattern and came up with this simple parachute pattern shown here in a Sulphur configuration. However, the tier need only vary the size and color to imitate any Mayfly species. Also, I have tied this pattern on a heavy wire scud hook instead of a light wire version. People automatically assume since the fly is meant to float they must use the lightest hook possible. Although this may be true for some patterns this pattern benefits greatly from a slightly heavier hook which acts as a keel. This insures that the hook rides properly with the wing and hackle on the surface and the abdomen and shuck dangling below. I've also added a small black wire rib (hard to see in the photo) which adds segmentation, durability, and a little extra weight. 

Hook: Grip 14731

Thread: Uni 8/0 in Yellow

Shuck: Brown Zelon

Body: Brown Zelon

Rib: Black UTC Ultra Wire size Extra Small

Thorax: Fly Rite Poly Dubbing #38 Pale Watery Yellow

Wing Post: Gray Poly Yarn (I prefer CDC for smaller patterns)

Hackle: Light Dun