Czech Nymhs Tutorial

An all round great pattern for targeting trout on any waters, but especially still-waters. This tutorial shows a generic version of a Czech nymph. Simply change up the colors to match them to scuds found locally, or unmatch them for a tempting trout treat.

Alexandra wet fly pattern

One of my favourite fly patterns. Wet flies have been out of favour for some time now, but i truly enjoy tying and fishing these classics. It is also know by some texts as the Alexandria.


Alexandra
Hook: Wet style Hook (3399 or 3906B)
Thread: Black 8/0 (70 denier)
Tail: Peacock Sword (and or red hackle quill)
Tip: Dark Red Floss (optional)
Body: Silver flat tinsel
Rib: Round Silver tinsel (optional)
Hackle: Claret, Wine or Black (beard)
Wing: Peacock Sword (Optional dash [quill] of red on each side