here are a few versions of the adams i was tying up. i would like to see how do you tie this classic? ( good excuse to post pics of flies )
cdc body.
yarn body
cdc body and wing.
here are a few versions of the adams i was tying up. i would like to see how do you tie this classic? ( good excuse to post pics of flies )
cdc body.
yarn body
cdc body and wing.
i like em tied this way
http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/fly...fm?parentID=56
I do them th esame as your first one Ben but with a superfine body in the grey, as pretty much everybody here does. Sometimes (female) has a red silk backside.
Muskrat body, hen hackle tip wings. I need to get better with my close-up pictures...
Ben,
While I have a deep appreciation for the Catskill dry fly from an historical perspective, I now tie Adams parachutes almost exclusively. From the perspective of tying speed, durability and attractiveness to fish, the Adams parachute is hard to beat. I also like the fact that hackle quality and hackle size is not so critical on the parachute version. Just my 2% of a dollar; I'm sure others will disagree, they always do! 8T
I agree about the Adams Parachute. Ties easier, floats better and fishes better. The original still has the edge in looks.
8 thumbs I agree with you. When I tie adams, bwo, pink alberts etc, etc, etc I tie parachutes. They are easy to tie and the fish just love them
When it comes to the Adams I love tying the fly in the Traditional Catskill style to the tee. I also fish this fly alot with much success. The parachute style is great tye and I too have a ton of success with this pattern. Keep in mind that the parachute sits lower on the surface and in the film to entice an a Trout that is on the shy stage.
The last pattern that I have not heard mnetion so far is an Adam Comparadun:
Hook: Mustad 9480 standard dry fly
Thread: Danvile 6/0 Black
Tail: Split microfibbets of gray and brown
Body: Traditional adams body dubbing water proofed
Wing: A mixture of light and dark Deer Body
Give this patttern a try, This pattern has proven deadly for me on the upper Willowemoc in the Catskill of NY.
Fontinalis
P.S. I always have the three patterns listed above in my dry fly box at all times. These patterns have become a staple in my dry fly fishing the times when I am not using a wet fly.