An old-school wet fly with timeless pulling power. The Alexandra’s silver body, peacock herl wing, and vivid red highlights throw flash and contrast that light up trout in both rivers and stillwaters—especially on overcast days and in lightly stained water.
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When it excels: Spring through fall; breezy or overcast conditions; riffle tails, seams, and lake shorelines or drop-offs
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Why it works: Peacock shimmer and silver body create baitfish-like flash while the red tag/underwing adds a proven strike trigger
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook); also tempts stillwater cruisers
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Ready to fish: Durable tie with consistent proportions for confident swings and retrieves
How to fish it
In rivers, cast down-and-across and allow a slow swing through seams; add short strips or a lift at the hang-down. In lakes, count down to depth and retrieve with steady strips or a figure-eight, pausing to let the fly flutter. Use 3–5X tippet; a poly leader or sink-tip helps probe deeper lanes.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing to prevent hook corrosion. Smooth peacock fibers if they ruffle after a fish.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.