Hook:

12 - 20 Tiemco 100 or other standard TDE dry fly

Thread:

8/0 Uni-Thread Black

Wing:

White Calf Body hair posted

Tail:

Mixed Brown and Grizzly hackle fibers

Body:

Muskrat or other Adams grey dry fly dubbing

Hackle:

Mixed Brown and Grizzly

From it's humble beginning in Northern Michigan, the Adams has proven to be arguably the most widely used and effective dry fly in history.  The parachute style continues this tradition. Try different materials for the parachute post - Hi Vis or Polypropylene in bright colors or black may help you see this low-floating fly.