Photo: Custom illustration. Naturalist Study - Plate No. XI.
Fly pattern
Parachute Madam X (PMX)
A highly buoyant, high-visibility attractor dry fly featuring rubber legs, a foam-wing base, and a vertical parachute post. It is a staple on freestone rivers like the Elk River for prospecting and dry-dropper setups.
Key points
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High Visibility. The white parachute post makes it incredibly easy to track in fast, choppy freestone waters, even on long drifts.
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Dry-Dropper Anchor. Tightly wrapped hackle and synthetic body materials allow it to float high while supporting heavy weighted nymphs underneath.
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Trigger Profiles. Rubber legs and a bullet-shaped head create a lifelike profile that triggers explosive strikes from westslope cutthroat troutcreston flyfishing web research 2026 06.