Adams Assortment Trout Fishing Flies (1-Dozen) Black Review
Our verdict
The Adams Assortment Trout Fishing Flies dozen costs $7.99 and holds a 4.4-star average across 292 reviews, the highest rating and largest review count of any dry fly in this comparison at the same price. With 100+ bought in the past month, it reads as the strongest all-around pick in the Adams-style dry-fly lineup.
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Anglers who want a black, dozen-count Adams-style dry fly assortment backed by the largest review base in this group, 292 reviews at 4.4 stars, and steady recent demand at 100+ bought last month, all for $7.99.
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Skip it if you need detailed hook or material specs before buying, since this listing does not break out weight, hook style or fiber type the way the Adams 1010 and Stonefly 1018 pages do at the same $7.99 price.
- Priced 16% below the category median ($9.49 across 12 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 292 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
292 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture opening a fly box before a morning on trout water and reaching for a dozen dependable dry flies without overthinking sizes or colors. The Adams Assortment Trout Fishing Flies, a black 1-dozen pack from Adams, is built for exactly that kind of grab-and-go trip, priced at $7.99 like the rest of the dry-fly options in this lineup.
Where it separates itself is review volume and rating. Its 4.4-star average across 292 reviews beats the Adams 1010's 4.3 stars on 142 reviews, the Stonefly 1018's 4.2 stars on 182 reviews, and the Mouse 1015's 4.1 stars on just 111 reviews, all at the identical $7.99 price point. That makes it the most reviewed and best-rated pack of these four dry flies.
Demand backs up the rating too. Amazon lists 100+ units bought in the past month, matching the Adams 1010 but beating the Mouse 1015 and Stonefly 1018, both listed at 0+ bought last month. For anyone choosing among these four Adams-family dry flies on price, rating and current sales activity alone, this particular pack has the strongest numbers across the board.
Pros
- 4.4-star average across 292 reviews is the highest rating and largest review base of any dry fly in this comparison.
- Priced at $7.99, matching every other Adams-family dry fly here on cost.
- Amazon lists 100+ bought in the past month, showing active, current demand.
- Sold as a 1-dozen pack in black, a straightforward assortment for a full day on the water.
- Beats the Adams 1010 (4.3 stars), Stonefly 1018 (4.2 stars) and Mouse 1015 (4.1 stars) on rating at the same price.
Cons
- The listing does not break out hook style, weight or material the way the Adams 1010 and Stonefly 1018 pages do.
- Only sold as a single black colorway, without the size or color options listed on some alternatives.
- At $7.99 it costs the same as thinner assortments, so shoppers comparing on price alone will not see a discount here.
- No breakdown of target species or technique beyond what the title states.
Performance notes
This listing carries less spec detail than some of its dry-fly peers, no separate weight, hook style or material line, but the product name itself confirms a 1-dozen pack in black, aimed at trout. At $7.99, it sits at the same price as the Adams 1010, Mouse 1015 and Stonefly 1018, so the deciding factors become rating, review count and demand rather than cost. A 4.4-star average built on 292 reviews is a meaningfully larger sample than the 111 to 182 reviews behind the other three, which makes the score more stable and harder to shift with a handful of new ratings. Combined with 100+ bought in the past month, the pattern points to a dozen that moves in volume and holds up across a large number of buyers, even without a detailed spec sheet to lean on.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star average across 292 reviews is the most statistically solid rating in this dry-fly group, large enough that it is unlikely to swing much with new reviews. The 100+ bought in the past month matches the Adams 1010's demand level and is notably stronger than the 0+ figures on the Mouse 1015 and Stonefly 1018, suggesting this listing is currently the more active seller of the four. Reading the pattern together, high review volume, strong rating and steady recent purchases, this product looks like the established, proven option in the group rather than a newer or slower-moving listing.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Adams Assortment compare in price to similar dry flies?
It is priced at $7.99, exactly matching the Adams 1010, Mouse 1015 and Stonefly 1018. Since all four cost the same, the difference between them comes down to rating and review count, and this pack leads with 4.4 stars across 292 reviews, the highest of the group.
How many flies come in this pack and what color are they?
The product name lists it as a 1-dozen pack in black, aimed at trout. That is the only sizing and color detail given for this listing, unlike the Adams 1010 or Stonefly 1018, which list separate weight, hook style and material specs.
Is this the best-selling option among the Adams-family dry flies?
By the numbers given here, yes. It has the highest review count at 292, the top rating at 4.4 stars, and 100+ bought in the past month, matching the Adams 1010 and beating the 0+ figures listed for the Mouse 1015 and Stonefly 1018.