Alice's Leech

Fly: Trevor Nowak, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

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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