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Actual Callibaetis 
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Notes: The Adams is considered to be an attractor pattern. Although it was originally tied for a caddis imitation with a downwing, the wing subsequently became upright to represent many other insects such as mayflies, midge clusters, or a large midge.
It is a particularly good Callibaetis in sizes 12-16. In sizes 16-20, it can represent many of the Baetis. The original recipe was : (From "Fishing Flies and Fly Tying" by William F. Blades 1951)
There are a number of variations to this pattern. Leonard Halladay added a yellow eggsack for a Female Adams version. Later, the tailing material was changed to Elk Hair providing better floatability and is known as the Western Adams. This is a particularly good version for our Sierran waters. Andre Puyans of Walnut Creek, CA introduced a loopwing style to the fly which gave the fly a better mayfly silhouette. The hackles can be tied either as a parachute or vertically as the standard Adams is tied. One problem with the Adams is that it is difficult to see with the grizzly and brown hackles. The use of a parachute helps in sighting the fly but also in lowering its silhouette into the surface film. The Parachute Adams was one of the original parachute flies that was referred to as a "Gyrofly" in the 1930's by A.C. Mills of New York. At the time, a Grizzly Hackle was used as the wingpost and the Hackle was wrapped around it. Thomas Daley produced a very good history on the Adams Fly with the grandson of Len Halladay, John Falk. Here is the link: History of the Adams Fly
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