Furled Alevin
Habitats: Freshwater (rivers) and saltwater (estuaries)
Egg sac fry are a major food source during the spring months. These larval stage salmon are found drifting along the bottom, existing on the proteins and sugars found in their individual egg sacs. The larval salmon become easy prey for various species that take advantage of the Pacific salmon’s spawning cycle (such as steelhead, coastal cutts, rainbows, char and dolly varden).
Note: The inspiration for this pattern came from a conversation with Mike Bias (Pro guide for shad, steelhead, stripers, and salmon). We were both looking for specific qualities in an Alevin design…presenting a completely soft texture and showing an extended body. Mike suggested that I adopt the same furling technique used in my damsel teneral pattern.
K. Hanley design (original created / 1997)