Alexandra Wet Fly - Trout Fly Tying for Beginners

Another classic, the Alexandra wet fly originated in Great Britian in the 1860s, was originally called the "Lady of the Lake," and has been popular in the United States for at least a hundred years.

It's not the easiest pattern to tie but with a little practice even a novice tier can make some decent looking flies following these instructions

Hook: Wet fly, #8-12
Thread: Black
Tail: Red goose or duck feather
Rib: Silver wire or oval tinsel
Body: Silver mylar tinsel
Hackle: Black hen or cock
Wing: Peacock sword fibers
Topping: This slips of red goose or duck

Savage Flies is a project (named after one of my homewaters, the Savage River in Western Maryland, US). I've been trout fishing for many years but have only been tying for the last couple and am learning more every week. If you have any pointers on techniques that would help, I would love to hear them in the comments.