Fly Tying Material Kit to tie The Parachute Adams, Adams and Rock Worm Fly
Here’s a comprehensive fly tying material kit for tying the Parachute Adams, Adams, and Rock Worm flies. Each pattern requires specific materials, so I’ve organized them accordingly:
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1. Parachute Adams & Adams (Dry Fly)
Both flies share many materials, with the main difference being the parachute post on the Parachute Adams.
Hooks:
– Dry Fly Hooks (Size 12-18) – Mustad R50, Tiemco 100, or equivalent
Thread:
– 6/0 or 8/0 Black (Uni-Thread, UTC, Veevus)
Tail:
– Grizzly & Brown Hackle Fibers (mixed)
(Or use natural gray hackle fibers)
Body:
– Gray Superfine Dubbing (Hareline, Wapsi)
(Or Adams-specific dubbing blends)
Wings (Adams):
– Natural Gray Duck Quill Slips (for traditional wings)
(Optional: White calf tail for parachute post)
Hackle (Collar):
– Grizzly & Brown Dry Fly Hackle (Whiting, Metz, or equivalent)
(For parachute, wrap around post instead of collar)
Parachute Post (Parachute Adams Only):
– White Polypropylene Yarn (for visibility)
(Alternative: Antron or calf tail)
Head Cement (Optional):
– Sally Hansen Hard as Nails (or UV resin)
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2. Rock Worm (Nymph)
This is a simple but effective nymph pattern, often tied in red or brown.
Hooks:
– Nymph/Wet Fly Hooks (Size 8-12) – Tiemco 3761, Mustad 3906
Thread:
– 6/0 Red or Brown (for Rock Worm body)
Body:
– Red or Brown Chenille (medium size)
(Alternative: Ultra Chenille for durability)
Ribbing (Optional):
– Fine Copper Wire (for segmentation)
Weight (Optional):
– Lead or Non-Lead Wire (for added sink rate)
Head:
– Black or Brown Thread Head (with a small bead if desired)
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Recommended Starter Kit (All-in-One)
If you want a single kit that covers all three flies, here’s what you’ll need:
Hooks:
– Dry Fly (Size 12-18)
– Nymph (Size 8-12)
Thread:
– Black (6/0 or 8/0)
– Red/Brown (6/0)
Feathers & Hair:
– Grizzly & Brown Dry Fly Hackle
– Mixed Grizzly/Brown Hackle Fibers
– White Calf Tail (for parachute post)
– Gray Duck Quill (optional for Adams wings)
Dubbing & Chenille:
– Gray Dubbing (Adams)
– Red/Brown Chenille (Rock Worm)
Other:
– White Poly Yarn (Parachute Post)
– Fine Copper Wire (Ribbing)
– Beads (optional for Rock Worm)
– Head Cement
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Where to Buy?
– Fly Tying Retailers: J. Stockard, Fly Tyer’s Dungeon, Hareline, Whiting Farms
– Amazon: Search for “fly tying starter kit” and supplement with specific materials
– Local Fly Shops: Great for hands-on advice
Would you like recommendations for budget-friendly alternatives or tool suggestions? Let me know! 🎣