Classic Wet Fly: Hardy’s Favorite

Hook: Wet Fly Hook, sizes 6 to 14 Body: Burgundy or Red Floss* Rib: Peacock Herl* Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippets, Ringneck Pheasant substituted here Wing: Female Golden Pheasant Tail (traditionally), Turkey used here Throat: Partridge or Similar *Other recipes call for a peacock herl body with a floss rib. [...]]]> http://castingaround.anthonynaples.com/2009/04/classic-wet-fly-hardys-favorite/feed 2 http://castingaround.anthonynaples.com/2009/03/classic-wet-fly-the-alexandria http://castingaround.anthonynaples.com/2009/03/classic-wet-fly-the-alexandria#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:54:38 +0000 Anthony Naples http://castingaround.anthonynaples.com/?p=19

Alexandria Wet Fly

The Alexandria: A Classic Wet Fly from England

Recipe: The Alexandria

Hook: Stout Wet Fly Hook, size 10 used here Body: Silver Mylar Tinsel Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel Tail: Red Goose or Duck Quill Wing: Peacock Sword Fibers with a Few Red Quill Fibers Throat: Black Hackle Fibers

Notes:  The Alexandria originated in England.  I’ve read that it was [...]]]> http://castingaround.anthonynaples.com/2009/03/classic-wet-fly-the-alexandria/feed 0