Dry fly / Pattern notes

Parachute Adams

A gray mayfly profile with an upright white post for tracking the drift.

From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 steps

Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.

Tail and post
Tie a mixed-fiber tail one shank long. Attach yarn near the front third, lift it upright, and wrap thread around its base.
Prepare hackle
Tie both hackles beside the post with bare stems upright. Bind the stems against the post.
Dub the body
Form a slim dubbed abdomen and thorax, leaving the eye clear.
Wrap the parachute
Wind both hackles horizontally down the post. Secure beneath the lowest turns, whip finish, trim, and cement the thread.

Beyond the bench

Use a drag-free drift when trout rise to mayflies. Let the natural insect determine the size.

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Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.