Tied by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, this simple, smart, and deadly effective streamer proves that sometimes less is more. Made with just two core materials (dumbbell eyes and rabbit zonker strips) this pattern is a minimalist’s dream and a fish’s nightmare.
Tim describes it as a mash-up of a zonker, a Clouser Minnow, and even a Texas-rigged rubber worm. The end result is a fly that has the irresistible motion of bunny fur, the jigging action of a weighted head, and the sleek profile of a baitfish.
It’s a fast tie, durable, and adaptable in both fresh and saltwater. You can scale it up for pike or stripers, or size it down for trout and smallmouth. Whether you're targeting aggressive fish in stained water or need something with a little wiggle and thump, the Dumb Bunny gets it done.
Materials
- Hook: Ahrex TP650, sizes 2-6.
- Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, fluorescent chartreuse.
- Belly: Rabbit zonker strip, fluorescent chartreuse.
- Eyes: 1/64-ounce dumbbell eyes.
- Back: Rabbit zonker strip, dark olive.
