Tying Carrie Stevens Allie's Favorite - Dressed Irons

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Hook: Mustad R79, #2 - #8 (9x Long Streamer Hook)
Thread: White Danville Flat Waxed Nylon, Black Danville 6/0
Tag: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Silver, size 14
Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Red
Rib: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Silver, size 14
Belly: Bucktail, White
Throat: Black Hackle over Orange Hackle
Underbelly: Peacock Herl
Wing: Two Black Hackles flanked by two Orange Hackles
Cheeks: Jungle Cock

The Allie's Favorite was one of those flies Carrie Stevens tied and named after a Friend. In this case it was Alfred "Allie" French. It was never tied or marketed by Carrie so it is not as well know. It is tied in the classic "style" of Carrie Stevens and it is a fun fly to tie.

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