Alexandra
Winged Wet Fly
Tag - Dark red floss*
Tail - Peacock sword
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel*
Body - Silver tinsel
Hackle - Deep wine, dark claret or black
Wing - Peacock sword - may have a dash of scarlet on each side
Trout - Ray Bergman
Forgotten Flies - Schmookler and Sils
*The recipe in Bergman's book lists the ribbing and tag as optional
The Alexandra exists in numerous variations. It is a fly of English origin that was supposedly banned in fishing competitions at one time because of its killing effectiveness.
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