Hi-Vis Adams

The Hi-Vis Adams takes one of fly fishing's most trusted attractor patterns and solves its one weakness: visibility. By adding a bright chartreuse/yellow indicator post to the classic Adams design, this fly is easy to track in fast riffles, broken pocket water, and low-light conditions — without sacrificing any of the fish-catching ability that has made the Adams a box staple for generations.

On the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan River, and Colorado River, the Hi-Vis Adams earns its keep in two key roles. Fish it as a standalone searching pattern through riffles and runs where trout are looking up, or use it as the dry in a dry-dropper rig with a Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail, or beadhead nymph below — the high-visibility post makes it an ideal indicator fly that also catches fish on its own. A must-have for any angler fishing Colorado's fast-water stretches.

Pattern Details:

• Style: Hi-Vis attractor dry fly
• Post: Bright chartreuse / yellow indicator yarn
• Hackle: Brown and grizzly mixed
• Body: Gray muskrat or dubbing
• Tail: Mixed brown and grizzly fibers
• Hook: Standard dry fly
• Best fished: Fast riffles, pocket water, and as a dry-dropper indicator

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.