Bunny Leech - Steelhead

Materials

How to Tie the Bunny Leech - Steelhead

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place the brass cone on the hook and push it to the eye. Wrap lead wire behind the cone for added weight, then push the lead snug against the cone.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Start GSP or heavy thread behind the lead wraps. Secure the lead with thread wraps, building a smooth ramp.

3. 3

   Step 3

   At the hook bend, tie in the magnum rabbit strip for the tail. Measure so it extends roughly 1.25 times the hook shank length. Strip or cut fibers at the tie-in point for a clean attachment.

   Add a drop of superglue at the tie-in point for durability. Pinch the hide to fold fibers back and avoid trapping hair.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Advance the thread forward, leaving room at the head. Wrap the remaining rabbit strip forward in close, overlapping spirals to form the body. Tie off just behind the cone.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Optionally add a collar of cross-cut rabbit or arctic fox for extra bulk at the head. Make 2-3 wraps.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Optionally tie in 4-6 strands of flash on each side.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Whip finish behind the cone, trim thread, and apply head cement or UV resin. Sweep back any stray fibers.

   Ensure the rabbit strip is centered on the shank to prevent the fly from spinning. A mono anti-fouling loop helps prevent tail fouling.