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Parachute Adams Dry Fly
$1.49
Often hailed as the most important and versatile dry fly in the world, the Parachute Adams Dry Fly is an essential pattern for any serious angler's fly box. Its neutral color scheme and unique parachute hackle allow it to imitate a wide range of aquatic insects, from mayflies to midges and caddis. This fly is a perfect "searching" pattern and a must-have for matching a variety of hatches throughout the season.
Product Features
- Ultimate Versatility: The classic gray body, mixed grizzly and brown hackle, and white parachute post create a realistic, buggy silhouette that can imitate numerous insects.
- High Visibility: The white parachute post makes this fly exceptionally easy for the angler to track on the water's surface, even in poor light or fast currents.
- Lower Profile Floatation: The parachute hackle causes the fly to sit lower in the water's film than a traditional dry fly, presenting a more vulnerable and realistic profile to trout.
- Barbed Hook: Tied on a premium, sharp barbed hook for confident hook-sets and reliable fish retention.
- Optimal Sizing: Available in sizes #10, #12, #14, and #16, covering a wide spectrum of insect sizes for different seasons and conditions.
When to Use the Parachute Adams Dry Fly
The Parachute Adams's greatest strength is its adaptability. It can be fished effectively at any time of day, on any stream, and in almost any water condition.
- Searching Pattern: When no specific hatch is apparent, this is the go-to fly for covering water and enticing a strike from an opportunistic trout.
- Matching General Hatches: It is a reliable imitation for a variety of mayfly hatches, from lighter-colored species to darker ones.
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Rough Water: The
Parachute Adams'sdesign allows it to float well in fast, choppy water, making it an excellent choice for fishing riffles and pocket water.
- Quiet Water: The low-riding profile is also perfect for fishing smoother, flat sections of water where a realistic presentation is key.
- Anytime, anywhere: Simply put, if you see rising fish but are unsure what they are eating, you can tie on a Parachute Adams with confidence and a high probability of success.
HANDLE WITH CARE: Hooks are extremely sharp. Please handle with care to avoid injury.
NOTE: As these flies are hand-tied, slight variations in color and size may occur between batches.
SAFETY WARNING: This product contains small parts and sharp hooks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Use with caution.
WARNING: WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov