Alice's Leech
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Fly: Trevor Nowak, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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Hook: |
Bartleet #1-#3/0 |
| Thread: |
Claret or chartreuse un-waxed Uni 3/0 or Gudebrod 3/0 |
| Eyes: |
Nickel Bead-chain or nickel-plated dumbbell eyes |
| Underbody: |
White sparkle dub or dubbing enhancer, or substitute |
| Tail/Body: |
White rabbit zonker (tied in at rear bend of hook and head) |
| Cheeks: |
Chartreuse or red arctic fox (colour to match thread) |
| Optional: |
Red or chartreuse crystal flash trailing beyond rear margin of hook (colour to match thread and cheeks) |
Notes: This fly pattern was modified by his dad and tested by Trevor in the Canadian arctic. Secure the leather of the zonker to the hook shank and underbody with a flexible glue like Dave’s Flexament; fasten the eyes with figure-8 wraps under and overtop of the zonker leather.
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