McAlevin

Until recently I have not given alevin patterns much thought. I always caught steelhead on the normal egg, caddis, hex and stonefly patterns that everyone else was throwing. However, one of the benefits of tying your own flies is that you don't have to fish the patterns that most people are using. Alevin patterns have been a creative outlet for me in recent months, and to no surprise they work! 

Like most of my flies this pattern is simple and quick to tie. Essentially, a sparse layered "wing" that when wet gives the pattern a nice translucency with subtle flash and barring to imitate a recently hatched alevin.

Hook:             #10 TMC 105
Thread:          6/0 White
Under Wing:  Grey Senyo's Laser Dub
Flash:            Silver and Pearl Ice Dub
Over Wing:    Mallard Flank
Egg Sack:      Golden McFly Foam
Eyes:             Red, Medium, Stick on

McAlevin