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[Video] Tying a Bunny Leech by Davie McPhail

Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Bunny Leech in this fly tying video. The Bunny Leech is easy to tie and is a favored pattern for Steelhead and Salmon.

Ken Sperry

Posted by Ken Sperry

April 16, 2011

Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Bunny Leech in this fly tying video. The Bunny Leech is easy to tie and is a favored pattern for Steelhead and Salmon but also works well in lakes for Bass, Pike and even Trout when tied in smaller sizes.

Material List

Hook: 1 1/4-inch tube
Thread: UTC 140
Body: Orvis Magnum Texas Strip (split length-wise), Chartreuse
Wing: Whiting Magnum Saddle Hackle
Tail: Orvis Magnum Texas Strip over Krystal Flash
Legs: “Perfect Rubber” legs
Eyes: Adhesive eyes, Fluorescent
Resin: Bug Bond Multi-Purpose UV Cure Resin

Enjoy!