About the Jungle Alexandra Trout Fly
The Jungle Alexandra is an exciting dressing with an interesting history. It was first called ‘The lady of the lake’ then renamed after Queen Alexander. It was reputed to be such a killer in the mid 1800s that it was banned on some waters.
It is best fished in lakes for trout as a fry imitator, retrieve in a series of sharp irregular jerks, but it is also successful in rivers but mainly for sea trout.
Creator of this trout fly: (1860s')
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Rivers & Streams, Still Water
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 6-14.
- Thread : Black.
- Tail : Red ibis or scarlet duck wing quill with peacock herl.
- Tag : Scarlet floss.
- Body : Flat silver tinsel.
- Hackle : Black cock or hen.
- Wing : Peacock sword herl.
- Cheeks : Jungle cock.
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