Why the Parachute Adams is Essential for Rising Fish

Is the hatch full of small mayflies or midges? Reach for a Parachute Adams!

The Parachute Adams fly pattern is a versatile and reliable choice, primarily imitating mayflies but also highly effective for midges. Its bright parachute post makes it easy for anglers to see, while fish find it irresistible.

Key Features:

• Versatility: Perfect for imitating both mayflies and midges.
• High Visibility: Equipped with a white or bright parachute post for easy spotting.
• Effective in Various Waters: Fish it solo for gentle risers on still water or rivers, or use it as a sighter with a larger dry fly in a two-fly rig.

Whether you’re fishing calm waters or rivers, the Parachute Adams should be a staple in your fly box. Its adaptability and visibility make it a go-to fly for any angler.

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Parachute Adams Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook – Umpqua Tiemco TMC 100 Fly Tying Hooks
Thread – Veevus Thread 14/0 Grey
Tail – Whiting Farms Pro Grade Cape* Grizzly
Whiting Farms Pro Grade 1/2 Cape*
Body – Hareline Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing Grey
Wing – McFlyFoam PolyPro McFlylon
Legs – Whiting Farms Pro Grade Cape* Grizzly
Whiting Farms Pro Grade 1/2 Cape*

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* Items marked with an asterisk replace a material that has been discontinued since this video was filmed. We picked the closest match we carry today.