Here is the fly pattern sheet for the Alec Jackson Purple Spade.
Materials
Hook:
Daiichi 2151
Tail:
Purple hackle
Body:
Peacock, purple
Thorax:
Purple ostrich
Wing:
Grizzly hen, purple
The original Alec Jackson Purple Spade was tied with a body of purple ostrich. I didn’t have long enough ostrich, and chose to use peacock for the body and ostrich for a thorax.
See my TBT post about the Alec Jackson Spade – Purple.