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The Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly combines the lifelike movement of rabbit fur with the smart design of a tube fly. This pattern is a favorite for anglers chasing steelhead, salmon, and big trout in rivers. The rabbit strip tail wiggles with every shift in the current, while the weighted cone head helps it sink fast. You need this fly in your box when you want to swing flies in cold or moving water.
What It Imitates
This fly mimics leeches, baitfish, and other swimming food sources. The rabbit strip looks like a creature struggling against the river flow. It does not look like one specific bug but acts as a general meal that hungry fish want to eat.
How To Use It
Fish this fly on a swing. Cast it across the river and let the current pull it through the run. The rabbit fur moves on its own, but you can pull the line to add more action. Since this is a tube fly, you must attach a junction tube and your own hook. The brass cone adds weight, so it pairs well with sink-tip lines to reach deep water.
When To Use It
Use this pattern during winter or whenever the water is cold. The rabbit fur keeps moving even in slow water where other materials might stop. It is also a great choice for high or dirty water because the dark colors and glitter tube help fish see it.
Why We Like It
We like this pattern because the tube design saves your fly. When a fish bites, the fly slides up the line, which keeps sharp teeth away from the materials. The 1.25-inch plastic glitter tube adds a little sparkle to catch the light. The fluorescent brass cone gives the fish a target and helps the fly swim straight.
Comparisons
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. Egg Sucking Leech: The Egg Sucking Leech is a classic fly tied on a standard hook. The Bunny Hare Leech uses a tube, which lets you replace the hook if it gets dull. The Bunny Hare also has a heavy brass cone that helps it sink better than most standard leeches.
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. Intruder: Intruder flies are often larger and use mixed materials to make a big shape. The Bunny Hare Leech uses a strip of real rabbit hide for its size and action. If you want a fly that casts easily but looks big and alive in the water, the Bunny Hare is a great pick.
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. String Leech: String Leeches connect the hook with a piece of braid, making the whole fly limp. The Bunny Hare Leech is built on a plastic tube that is stiff. This tube pushes more water at the front, while the rabbit tail still wiggles freely. The tube style is also easier to fix if the hook breaks.
Description
The Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly combines the lifelike movement of rabbit fur with the smart design of a tube fly. This pattern is a favorite for anglers chasing steelhead, salmon, and big trout in rivers. The rabbit strip tail wiggles with every shift in the current, while the weighted cone head helps it sink fast. You need this fly in your box when you want to swing flies in cold or moving water.
What It Imitates
This fly mimics leeches, baitfish, and other swimming food sources. The rabbit strip looks like a creature struggling against the river flow. It does not look like one specific bug but acts as a general meal that hungry fish want to eat.
How To Use It
Fish this fly on a swing. Cast it across the river and let the current pull it through the run. The rabbit fur moves on its own, but you can pull the line to add more action. Since this is a tube fly, you must attach a junction tube and your own hook. The brass cone adds weight, so it pairs well with sink-tip lines to reach deep water.
When To Use It
Use this pattern during winter or whenever the water is cold. The rabbit fur keeps moving even in slow water where other materials might stop. It is also a great choice for high or dirty water because the dark colors and glitter tube help fish see it.
Why We Like It
We like this pattern because the tube design saves your fly. When a fish bites, the fly slides up the line, which keeps sharp teeth away from the materials. The 1.25-inch plastic glitter tube adds a little sparkle to catch the light. The fluorescent brass cone gives the fish a target and helps the fly swim straight.
Comparisons
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. Egg Sucking Leech: The Egg Sucking Leech is a classic fly tied on a standard hook. The Bunny Hare Leech uses a tube, which lets you replace the hook if it gets dull. The Bunny Hare also has a heavy brass cone that helps it sink better than most standard leeches.
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. Intruder: Intruder flies are often larger and use mixed materials to make a big shape. The Bunny Hare Leech uses a strip of real rabbit hide for its size and action. If you want a fly that casts easily but looks big and alive in the water, the Bunny Hare is a great pick.
Bunny Hare Leech Tube Fly vs. String Leech: String Leeches connect the hook with a piece of braid, making the whole fly limp. The Bunny Hare Leech is built on a plastic tube that is stiff. This tube pushes more water at the front, while the rabbit tail still wiggles freely. The tube style is also easier to fix if the hook breaks.
