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MORE CLASSIC FLIES
Last week I wrote about the Adams, a classic dry fly pattern that has gone through a number of alterations since its original inception but has still retained its basic characteristics. Whether tied as a parachute pattern, with or without wings, or tied with a hi-vis wing it still retains the basic characteristics of the original.
These were a fun couple of articles, Neil.
Inspired by last week's article, a shortage, and the fishing doldrums of February, I tied up a half dozen classic Adams last week. I had already planned to add some new EHC's to the dry caddis box this month, too.
The first fish i caught on dry flies were brookies who would jump over the royal coachman and take it on the way down. i was just a kid but i remember my excitment. the fly was like candy to them on that day
Loved the article and the history. As I was reading I coudn't help but remember a cartoon on FAOL that made me chuckle.
I grew up using a Renegade, Royal Coachman, Gray Hackle Yellow or a Black Gnat behind a bubble on a spinning outfit.
Good times and fond memories,
Kelly.