The Bunny Leech – sounds like some cuddly pet until you see what it does to fish. I've had days where this fly out-fished everything in my box, and here's why it works so damn well.
First off, let's talk hooks. You'll want a standard streamer hook, but the size? That's where things get interesting. For bass and those feisty smaller predators, a #10 will do the trick. But if you're after pike? Hell, go big with a size 2 – those toothy devils will hammer it like it owes them money. And don't even get me started on saltwater. Old Tim down at the shop swears by a size 4 for redfish when the tide's moving.

Now, the magic is in the rabbit fur – zonker strips, if we're being fancy. Don't trim it too neat; let it breathe in the water, pulse with the current. That natural taper? It’s what gives this fly that undulating, alive kind of movement. You palmer it around the shank for the body, tie in the tail at the bend, and boom – instant dinner bell for fish. Pro tip: when the water's murky, add a little flash or a bead head. Just enough to catch their eye, not so much it looks like a disco ball.

What’s it imitate? Everything, honestly. Leeches, sure, but also baitfish darting through the shallows or crayfish scuttling along the bottom. The olive version? Absolute killer after a rain when the creek’s up and stained. And if you're fishing for chromers (steelhead, for the uninitiated), try a black one stripped slow near the bottom – they can’t resist.

Where to fish it? Everywhere. Trout? Dead drift it through a deep run. Bass? Swing it near submerged timber and hang on. Pike? Like I said, they’ll crush the big ones. And saltwater? Tarpon might ignore it half the day, then suddenly decide it’s the only thing worth eating.
The real secret? Fish it like you mean it. Short, erratic strips for aggressive fish, slow and steady when they’re lazy. And that extra hook in the back? Worth its weight in gold when you’ve got short-strikers. Trust me, once you figure this fly out, it’ll never leave your box.