The Adams is one of those flies that is so iconic, that if you ask anyone, whether they fly fish or not, to draw a fishing fly, they will most likely draw you an Adams. Or at least draw a catskill style fly. See the Adams is a color scheme of a catskill fly. There are many names for different catskill style flies, some have different materials, but many have very similar or exact materials, just change up colors slightly. All of them however are tied in the same basic way, so if you learn how to tie the Adams, you know how to tie all the catskill flies. In fact, given that you use two different color hackles for the Adams fly means that it is a little more difficult than most of the other Catskill flies. So if you learn to tie the Adams from this video, then you will be able to tie most of the catskill dries out there.
The Adams fly is not only iconic and very popular, it is also just as effective today as it was over 100 years ago when it was invented. Im not sure why this particular color combo works so well, but it definitely does. It's like the perfect all around dry fly. If you are not sure what species of mayfly are going to be hatching, it's a good idea to have varying sizes of Adams in your box to match the hatch. I dont go to a river in peak mayfly season without some Adams in the box.
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Materials Used:
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Hooks: Risen Dry Fly 100 (size 14) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-dry-fly-100
Thread: Veevus 10/0 (brown) - https://amzn.to/3SavK62
Tail: Rooster Neck Feathers (grizzly and brown) - https://amzn.to/3SejqBI
Wing: Metts Hen Cape, Saddle or Back (grizzly) - https://www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-3066-grizzly-hen-saddles.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOopiTf7AUxpFVuzhXKqlRCjN5nRQr-uKdl1E0_hU2OI-7ZWjjzEv
Dubbing: Fine and Dry (or similar brand) (adams gray) - https://amzn.to/4iIFIGP
Hackle: Rooster Cape Feathers (grizzly and brown) - https://amzn.to/3SejqBI
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html
Tools Used:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/spring-assist-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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