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Rivfly Parachute Adams Dry Fly | The Ultimate Go-To Trout Fly
Rivfly Parachute Adams Dry Fly | The Ultimate Go-To Trout Fly
The one fly you need when nothing else is working. Highly visible, incredibly versatile, and proven to catch trout everywhere.
SKU:DY-PA-615-14-3P
Key Features
- HIGHLY VISIBLE POST: The white poly yarn post stands out like a beacon on any water surface, making it easy to track your drift, even in low light or choppy water.
- INCREDIBLY VERSATILE: Perfectly imitates a wide range of mayflies (duns), midges, and even caddis. It's the #1 attractor pattern when you're unsure of the specific hatch.
- EXCELLENT FLOATATION: Tied with a buoyant deer hair body and premium hackle, this fly rides high and dry, presenting a perfect silhouette to hungry trout.
- GUIDE-TESTED DURABILITY: Constructed with fine wire ribbing for extra strength, our Parachute Adams is built to withstand multiple strikes from aggressive fish.
- PROVEN TROUT CATCHER: From the rivers of Montana to the streams of Europe, the Parachute Adams is globally recognized as one of the most effective trout flies ever created.
Trout, Grayling, and Panfish
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- Description
What it imitates:
The Parachute Adams is the master of suggestion. It doesn't imitate one specific insect perfectly, but rather, it suggests a whole menu of trout food. Its grayish body and grizzly hackle create a general "buggy" profile that can represent dozens of species of mayfly duns (like Baetis, March Browns, etc.), adult midges, and even small caddisflies. This is why it's so effective—trout see it as a familiar, easy meal.
Why it works this season:
This is a true four-season superstar (in areas where fishing is open). In spring and fall, it perfectly matches the size and color of prevalent mayfly hatches. During the summer, it stands out as a juicy general attractor. Even on warmer winter days with midge activity, a smaller Parachute Adams can be deadly. Its versatility makes it a year-round essential.
When to use it:
Use the Parachute Adams with confidence anytime you see fish rising but aren't sure what they're eating. It excels in almost any water type: casting to rising fish in slow pools, drifting through riffles and pocket water, or even skating it across the surface in faster currents. The high-vis post makes it particularly effective during dawn, dusk, and on overcast days when tracking a fly is challenging.
How to rig it :
The Parachute Adams is the perfect top fly for a "Dry-Dropper" rig. Tie a 20-24 inch section of tippet to the bend of the hook and add one of our Tungsten Pheasant Tail Nymphs or UV Hot-Spot Perdigon Jigs as the dropper. This allows you to fish both the surface and subsurface simultaneously, doubling your chances of a hookup.