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nfrechet
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by nfrechet » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:04 am
Alexandra Variation
Tail - Yellow duck or goose quill
Ribbing - Gold wire
Body - Silver tinsel
Hackle - Black
Wing - Peacock sword
Cheeks - Yellow duck or goose quill
From an internet video
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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letumgo
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by letumgo » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:16 am
Should be called "Sunny Alexandra". Lovely variant.
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Mike62
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by Mike62 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:25 pm
You know, as much as I despise peacock sword, I find myself loving this pattern. Nicely done, Norm.
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nfrechet
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by nfrechet » Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:28 am
peacock sword is not my favorite material to tie with

Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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letumgo
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by letumgo » Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:47 am
That may be the case, but you've learned to wrestle it into submission. I know from experience that the fibers want to twist and turn, splaying in all directions. Nice job Norm.

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by Fishnkilts » Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:54 am
The colors compliment each other nicely and you certainly know how to tame the swords.
Well done.
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by DOUGSDEN » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:11 pm
Mike and Norm,
I have to agree with you about the un-handiness of peacock sword! Norm, you manage it well and it looks good!
Doug
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.