FlyFysher
Bunny Leech
Rabbit fur breathes during pauses and makes a simple, mobile leech profile.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #2–8
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Bead and tail
Fit the bead and cover the shank with thread. Tie a rabbit-strip tail about one shank long at the bend.
Make a loop
Create a thread dubbing loop. Cut rabbit fur from the hide, spread it evenly in the loop, and twist to trap it.
Wrap forward
Wind the fur rope toward the bead, brushing fibers back each turn. Tie off and trim.
Finish
Whip finish and cement. Brush free trapped fibers, preserving the hook gap.
On the water.
Strip slowly and pause. Use stronger hooks and appropriate sizing for steelhead or pike.
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Recipe references
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Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
