The Madam X is a very versatile fly pattern that has caught numerous species of fish.  This pattern is a dry fly but can also be fished slightly under the surface or even further down in the water column behind some weight.  Doug Swisher came up with the Madam X and it was originally tied without a floss body.  Instead the only body was the hair and the thread used to secure it producing an x pattern up the body.  Since there have been untold number of variations tied but the most common seems to be a floss body, but don’t be afraid to experiment as other materials such as dubbing, flosses, and tinsel can be substituted.  The pattern is an absolutely great hopper pattern, and will also work for a stonefly adult as well as a big attractor dry that will float even larger nymph patterns.

Sixe #10 Ahrex Hook

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