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Parachute AdamsDry Flybeginner

Southwest & California

Parachute Adams

$4.50

Available Sizes12-22
Color Variations
gray/white postolive/white post

The Swiss Army knife of dry flies. If you don't know what's hatching, tie this on and apologize later.

Quick Facts

TypeDry Fly
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout
Sizes12-22
Best LocationsFall River, CA; Hat Creek, CA; McCloud River, CA

Where to Fish It

Fall River

CA · Spring Creek

Hat Creek

CA · Spring Creek

McCloud River

CA · Freestone River

Map unavailable. Locations for Parachute Adams: Fall River, CA; Hat Creek, CA; McCloud River, CA

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