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What fly pattern is this?


BowLurker

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Hi folks,

I was pinching the barb on a few of my older salmon flies, and the point broke off this particular fly. Sigh...oh well, better on the bench instead of in a fish.

I cannot find my list, and I was wondering if anyone knew the name of this pattern? 

Maybe if I can source the proper modern materials, ( and a hook that isn't 40yrs old! ) I can re-tie some more.

Thanks in advance.

 

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Easy, its an Alexandra wet fly. Lots of slight variations of this one depending on location. Tied a lot of these for shops in BC in the 60's and 70's,  named in honour of the Princess Alexandra.

Basic pattern

Typical sizes 6–10
Thread Black 6/0 nylon
Tail Red ibis, swan or goose wing feather (this one is blue and natural dunn)
Body Yellow Dubbing (often tie it with a double tinsel body)
Wing Six or more strands of peacock herl over red duck, swan or goose wing feather
Ribbing Fine oval silver tinsel
Hackle Black or brown tied wet
Head Black thread
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