Designed by Leonard Halladay in 1922 as a general mayfly imitation, and named in honor of his friend Charles Adams. It remains one of the most popular patterns in the world to this day.
Hook: | Standard Dry Fly Hook | |
Thread: | Black | |
Tail: | Brown and Grizzly Hackle Fibers, Mixed | |
Body: | Gray Muskrat or Extra Fine Dry Fly Dubbing | |
Wings: | Grizzly Hackle Tips, Upright and Divided | |
Hackle: | Brown and Grizzly Hackle |