History of The Adams

[Wildfisher]

I saw this on Fly Forums. An interesting episode of  fly fishing history. Nice to see how the fly was tied without modern tools like bobbin holders.

Grandpa's Story Part 1

Grandpa's Story Part 2

Grandpa's Story part 3

[bibio1]

Interesting how the adams as we know it is slightly different. No tippets for the tail and a mixed hackle. Great simple fly.

[Wildfisher]

The tippet tail is a new one on me too. I'm going to tie some like that because it will give the fly some extra contrast. The Adams is the American Greenwell's Glory; it's a general purpose fly that will catch anywhere.