fly junkies! Rob is making his long-awaited on-screen debut — and he's kicking it off by tying the one, the only… Parachute Adams. Timeless. Trustworthy. Deadly effective. The Parachute Adams is the fly every angler should have in their box — a true generalist pattern that mimics just about any mayfly hatch with grace and realism. Also, Rob isn’t just a dry fly guy — he’s a fly-tying machine, cranking out classics with precision and passion. We’re beyond stoked to welcome him to the tying cadre, and trust us — you’re going to love what he brings to the vise.
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Parachute Adams recipe
- HookTiemco TMC 100 Dry Fly Hook - Size 10
- ThreadUTC Ultra Thread, 70D, Black
- Wing / PostUTC Spooled Antron Yarn
- HackleMetx Saddle Hackle, Grizzly 16-18
- TailGolden Pheasant Tail
- BodyHends Spectra Dubbing, Grey
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