Tie the Traditional Adams
Now let’s learn how to make the time-honored Adams. Tie this classic pattern in a range of sizes, and get ready to enjoy fine dry fly fishing!
TRADITIONAL ADAMS
Hook: Tiemco TMC100, sizes 18 to 10.
Thread: Black 8/0 (70 denier).
Tail: Golden pheasant tippet fibers, or brown and grizzly rooster hackle fibers.
Body: Gray Superfine or a similar dry fly dubbing.
Wings: Grizzly hen neck feathers.
Hackle: Brown and grizzly rooster neck feathers
Tying the Traditional Adams
Perfecting the Parachute Adams
The Parachute Adams is an extremely popular pattern. With practice, you’ll learn how to make it. Use this skill to tie a wide range of parachute dry flies.
PARACHUTE ADAMS
Hook: Tiemco TMC100, sizes 20 to 10.
Thread: Gray or black 8/0 (70 denier).
Tail: Fine moose body hair, or brown and grizzly hackle fibers.
Body: Gray Superfine or a similar dry fly dubbing.
Wing: White or gray polypropylene yarn or a similar synthetic wing material.
Hackle: Brown and grizzly rooster neck feathers.
Tying the Parachute Adams
