Rabbit Fly Streamer Freshwater Hook : Mustad 9672NPBR Size 8. Thread : UNI 6/0 color to suit body color. Head : Thread. Tail/Wing : Rabbit strip. Rib : Silver tinsel. Body : Chenille (color to suit location).
Tying Instructions 1. Place hook in vice and lay down a bed of thread from the hook eye along to the end of the shank. 2. Tie in tinsel ribbing along with chenille and create an even body (with chenille) to a position about 3mm from the eye of the hook. 3. Cut a strip of rabbit to about the length of the hook shank (a few millimeters longer won't cause too many problems). Trim skin of the forward section (ie opposite end of the strip to where fur points) into a point, this makes tying in a little easier. Tie in behind eye. 4. Making sure strip lies neatly over chenille body take tinsel rib through rabbit fur to secure to the fly body. 4-5 wraps are usually sufficient. 5. Tie off tinsel, form a small head with thread and whip finish.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes The rabbit fly is on of my all time favorite streamer patterns. It has been highly successful on the Tongariro river when fished down and across on a shooting head and short leader (3 feet). I have been using the pattern more recently as a smelt imitation on the western lakes (Victoria) as it has a fantastic and very seductive action in the water. Small strips seem to give it the best action. The Rabbit fly is quick and easy to tie and very versatile, all variations to the theme are worth trying. Targeted species, Brown and rainbow trout, however in a larger pattern it could be useful on salmon.
Location Notes Fly works great in both rivers and lakes.
Prey Notes Great baitfish imitation, pattern colors can be varied to suit local conditions.
Tier Ashley Morrow

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