Cheeks: Red ibis (substitute
Dennis Galyardt says "The Alexandra is a Christmas colored fly that I have found very effective for Brook trout and rainbows especially in lakes. It doesn't do much for browns. I have caught lots of fish with it on the White & Norfork Rivers and in Colorado & Wyoming" Tying instructions and a history of the Alexandra may be found on Hans Weilenman's web site.
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The photo is courtesy of Hans.
