Any (easy) alternative dry techniques that mimic parachute style?

[dryflyguy]

You could also just use smaller size hackles on traditional style patterns
Instead of hackle that are 1.5 to 2 times the hook gap, I use ones that are the length the hook gap

 

[ROVERT]

Hackle stacker style gives the same effect but I wouldn't consider it easier than parachute.

I tie a lot of hacklestackers. I'm not sure it is easier than a parachute but, for me, it is quicker. Actually, I think it is easier because you keep tension on the thread loops while wrapping the hackle. Once you have your fingers trained to wrap the hackle while holding the loop taut, it is very quick and easy.

I used to tie a bunch of parachutes but hacklestackers have pretty much completely replaced them for me. It's one less material on the fly and they float and dry better.

 

[Kms]

I tie a lot of hacklestackers. I'm not sure it is easier than a parachute but, for me, it is quicker. Actually, I think it is easier because you keep tension on the thread loops while wrapping the hackle. Once you have your fingers trained to wrap the hackle while holding the loop taut, it is very quick and easy.

I used to tie a bunch of parachutes but hacklestackers have pretty much completely replaced them for me. It's one less material on the fly and they float and dry better.

Hackle stackers gave me issues, but this wrapping technique has inspired me to try again

 

[PaScoGi]

Thanks all, very much appreciated. Love this forum, great info! I will keep at it and try some of these suggestions for sure!

 

[ROVERT]

FWIW, I've never bothered with a special material to wrap the hackle on for a hacklestacker. I just make a double loop of whatever thread I'm tying with.