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How To Tie a Parachute Adams (Step-By-Step Guide)

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How To Tie a Parachute Adams (Step-By-Step Guide)

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In this video, you will learn how to tie a Parachute Adams fly.
To read the steps and follow along with photos, check out our blog post here: intoflyfishing.com/how-to-tie-a-parachute-adams/

Amber Parachute Adams Recipe (0:56):
• Hook: Hanak H 120 BL, Size 12 – 20
• Thread: Griffiths Sheer 14/0 White
• Tail: Coq de Leon
• Body: Amber Hareline superfine dry fly dubbing
• Thorax: Brown Poly Yarn mixed with seals fur
• Post: Fluorescent pink Antron yarn
• Hackle: Appropriately sized ginger grizzly saddle hackle

Tools Needed:
You don’t really need many tools for this particular fly, but these are the absolute basics that will make learning how to tie a Parachute Adams a lot easier.
• Fly Tying Vise
• Fly Tying Bobbin
• Scissors
• Hackle Pliers

Step 1: Secure The Hook in The Vise (1:52)

Step 2: Lay a Thread Foundation (2:10)

Step 3: Tie in the Coq de Leon Tail (3:16)

Step 4: Tie in the Antron Yarn Post (4:35)

Step 5: Dub the Body (6:53)

Step 6: Tie in The Hackle (8:10)

Step 7: Dub The Thorax (09:35)

Step 8: Make The Head (10:19)

Step 9: Complete The First Whip Finish (10:46)

Step 10: Turn The Fly 90 Degrees In The Vise (10:17)

Step 11: Wrap The Hackle (12:02)

Step 12: Cut The Post To Length (13:46)

Step 13: Complete The Final Whip Finish (14:08)

The Finished Fly (14:40)

That’s it! Now you know how to tie a Parachute Adams!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below.

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