Silly Wabbit

The Silly Wabbit is nothing more than a version of the Bunny Leech without the hide.  The tying process takes a little more time, but by tying the pattern this way allows the tier to produce miniature versions without all the bulk and weight of a soggy hide yet still retain the excellent motion/action of rabbit.

I typically fish the Silly Wabbit without or very little weight for cruising fish in shallow waters and a very slow retrieve.

Hot  beads  instantly makes this  pattern an Egg Sucking Wabbit.  Additionally, small  amounts of Angel Hair tied in along the tail or in the body offer some interesting highlights.

Fill a row or two in the fly box with various weights and colors of the Silly Rabbit.

Materials

Hook:  Daiichi 1260 (or any 3XL hook), size 4-12 (size 10 pictured), weight to suit or bead

Thread:  6/0 or 8/0 color to match

Tail:  Rabbit  

Body:  Rabbit spun in dubbing loop

Step 1:

Pinch barb utilizing vise.  Secure hook.  Start thread one eye length behind eye and wrap thread rearward to area between the hook point and barb.

Step 2:

Select a thin clump of rabbit hair from the hide.  Align tips, cut and secure to the top of the shank. Tail length is approximately one hook length.

Step 3:

Form a dubbing loop and wax thread.  Cut a length of Zonker strip, moisten hair and insert in to loop. Maneuver tips so they are approximately 1 1/2 times the hook gap.  Cut butts ends of rabbit close to the thread.  Spin dubbing loop to form a chenille-like appearance. 

Step 4:

Draw hair rearwards and advance forward in close (not too close) touching turns. This is allow the hair lay back and provided additional movement in the water.  Whip finish and apply head cement.  

Enjoy!