About the Jungle Alexandra Trout Fly

The Jungle Alexandra is an exciting dressing with an interesting history. It is still best fished in lakes for Trout as a fry imitator, retrieve in a series of sharp irregular jerks. It fishes well in rivers but mainly for Sea Trout.

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The fly was first called ‘The lady of the lake’ then renamed after Queen Alexander. It was reputed to be such a killer in the mid 1800’s that it was banned on some waters.

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 fish

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