ADAMS PARACHUTE DRY FLY
HOW TO TIE THE ADAMS PARACHUTE DRY FLY

The Adams Dry Fly has earned a preeminent place in fly fishing history. The Parachute Adams Dry Fly is an extremely productive variation of the original Adams Dry Fly pattern. Tired in the parachute style, the Adams Parachute rides realistically low on the water, yet the post wing is highly visible to the angler. Although it is not a specific imitation of a particular aquatic insect, its highly suggestive coloration and overall bugginess has made it one of the top dry flies since Leonard Halladay tied the original Adams in the 1920's. There are dozens if not hundreds of Adams variations out there, but the Parachute Adams is one of the best for matching general hatches or for prospecting. An excellent lake and stillwater fly pattern.


HOOK SIZES:  10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

HOOK OPTIONS:  Daiichi 1180 mini-barb dry fly hook , Mustad 94840 standard dry fly hook, Mustad 94845 barbless dry fly hook

THREAD:  Gray Danville 6/0

WING: White calf tail, white poly yarn, or our favorite: Para Post Wing tied as a post wing.

TAIL: Mixed  Grizzly and brown hackle fibers. Variation: Moose body hair stacked.

BODY: Gray muskrat belly fur dubbing. We substitute our Super Fine Dubbing for natural furs on most dry flies and emergers.

HACKLE: Grizzly and brown mixed tied parachute style.

HEAD FINISH: Water base head cement.