Adams
Imitates mayfly adult (general)
The quintessential all-around dry fly. Matches a variety of mayfly species.
Hook sizes
in gray, grizzly
- Type
- dry
- Imitates
- Mayfly adult (general)
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Technique
- dry-drift
- Water
- freestone, tailwater, spring creek
Tie it yourself
When to fish it
Spring through fall during mayfly activity.
Where to buy
More dry patterns
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