Tying The Alexandra - Dressed Irons

Hook: Mustad 3399, #6-#14
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, White & Black
Tag: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Wine
Tail: Goose Shoulder, Red
Rib: Lagartun Silver Wire, Fine
Body: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #14
Hackle: Schlappen, Black
Wing: Peacock Sword with Red Goose Shoulder Accent

The Alexandra is a very old pattern that is great fun to tie as well as fish. There are a number of interesting aspects tot he recipe for this pattern that I mention in the video as well as go into great detail in the blog post on the Alexandra on DresedIrons.com. This is a fly well worth tying as it works well in warmwater situations as well as coldwater. - Enjoy

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to purchase some Alexandra wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-alexandra-3-pack/

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