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Wednesday
Jul152009

Jennings Ultimate Alevin

Hook: TMC 200R Size 14
Thread: Silver/Grey 3/0
Body: Medium Vinyl Tubing
Body Filler: Grey Antron Yarn with Pearl Flashabou
Egg Sac: Bright Orange Ultra Chenille
Eyes: Prismatic Stick-On Eyes
Head Finish: Aquaseal


Cut a 1" long section of vinyl tubing and thread onto a bobbin threader.

Combine 3 strands of pearl flashabou with a piece of grey antron yarn to make the body filler.

Thread body filler material onto the bobbin threader.

Fold body filler material in half.

Slide vinyl tubing over the body filler material to form the body.

Cut body filler material off the bobbin threader.

Lay body onto hook and leave a tail about 1" past hook bend.

Tie thread over body to attach to hook.

Bring excess body filler material back over body to form a back.

Cut excess body filler material to form a dorsal fin.

Take a 1.5" strand of ultra chenille and strip off both ends.

Tie in chenille to form an egg sac.

Build up thread to form a head and whip finish.

Stick on 2 eyes and cut to fit.

Aquaseal top of fly to seal the eyes in place.

Allow aquaseal to dry overnight and the fly is ready for the water.

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