Tying a Hareball Leech Fishing Fly

A classic staple for Steelhead and Salmon. This is a simple pattern that uses two materials. The design is all about the way rabbit hair moves in the water. We like Chartreuse and Pink, but dark colors are also productive. If you’re headed north, be sure to have plenty of these at the ready.

• Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H 3x Strong, size 2. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMASL113HMD.html
• Eyes: Raven and Wolf Painted Lead Dumbbell Eyes Large 5.5mm, color of choice. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWPLE55.html
• Thread: UTC 140D, color to match. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC140D.html
• Tail: Rabbit Zonker Strips, color of choice. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCZONK.html
• Body: Rabbit Strips Cross Cut, color to match tail. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PHRSCC.html
• Collar: SemperFli Extreme String, color of choice. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SXTS.html