We will be exploring a series of trout flies that have stood the test of time, and some new kids on the block. Images and the pattern for each will be posted. With some, we will add a video of how to tie them.
Number one is The Alexandra.
This is a very old wet fly pattern, originating in the 1860s. It was never loved by purists and ended up being banned on many waters because of how effective it was. It has been used for both salmon and trout to great effect, though again, like the Peter Ross, is a bit of a love/ hate fly. Generally fished as a point fly as an out-and-out attractor, it is probably a good copy for a stickleback or some other small baitfish.
The Alexandra:
- Hook down eye 12-8
- Tail a slip of red swan or sub’
- Body flat silver tinsel
- Rib silver wire or oval in larger sizes
- Hackle Black cock or genetic hen
- Wing Peacock sword feather fibres
- Cheeks thin slip of red swan or sub’
- Thread black