Adams Fly Tying - Best All Purpose Classic Dry Fly Ever Invented - Leonard Halladay Fly Pattern

In this video, we walk you through tying the Classic Adams, one of the most popular and versatile dry fly patterns for trout fishing. This step-by-step tutorial covers the key materials, including the perfect mix of hackle, dubbing, and feather wings that give the Adams its lifelike appearance and exceptional floatation. You’ll learn techniques for tying in the tail, crafting a neat and durable body, and creating the signature upright wings for that classic mayfly imitation. Ideal for a wide range of conditions and waters, the Adams is a must-have in every angler’s fly box. Follow along to master this timeless and effective fly!

Classic Adams Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook: #12-20 Tiemco 100
Thread: Black UTC 70
Tail: Dark Barred Ginger or Brown/Grizzly Mix Whiting Rooster Cape
Body: Grey Superfine Dubbing
Wings: Grizzly Hackle Tips
Hackle: Dark Barred Ginger or Brown/Grizzly Mix Whiting Rooster Cape

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[keatonheintz]

quick question, I wanted to see a list of the materials you used during the video. However when I went to your website I only found links to the youtube videos and your instagram page. is there another website or something where I could find that list?

[flytyier]

You might be able to get away without the wing in the smaller size 18 and smaller . Great tie Just a suggestion maybe if you went with a darker barred ginger it would really look like grizzly and brown mixed. Great job.

[davidmusselwhite]

Why not trim out the ends before you place them on the hook

[scotsmaninthephilippines]

I'm not sure it is a classic Adams, both tail and hackle on a traditional would be a combination of grizzly and a ginger feather. but it is a really nice fly.