page_title: Adams (dry fly)
section_title: Variations
hierarchical_section_title: Adams (dry fly) / Variations
caption_attribution_description: English: Parachute Adams dry fly in vise
context_page_description: The Adams is a traditional dry fly primarily used for trout. It is considered a general imitation of an adult mayfly, flying caddis or midge. It was designed by Leonard Halladay from Mayfield, Michigan in 1922, at the request of his friend Charles Adams. The Adams has been considered one of the most popular, versatile, effective and best selling dry flies since its creation.
context_section_description: The Adams has been tied with a variety of materials and variations.  The most common variation is the Parachute Adams where the hackle is tied parachute style around a wing base of white calf hair.  The variation gives the fly greater buoyancy and visibility in rough water.  Other variations include spentwings, downwings, females tied with a yellow body tag resembling an egg sac, hairwings and with different tailing material such as elk, deer or moose.
caption: Parachute Adams
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