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Bunny LeechStreamerintermediate

Southwest & California

Bunny Leech

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Available Sizes4-10
Color Variations
oliveblackwhitepurple

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AZ Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.

Southwest & Californiastreamer flies
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Stillwater Fly Fishing Store

Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. Specialist stillwater source for balanced leeches, chironomids, and lake-trout logic.

Southwest & Californiastreamer flies
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Taos Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.

Southwest & Californiastreamer flies
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Fly Fish Food

Matched on streamer flies, trout, leech. Strong technical tying and trout catalog coverage, especially nymphs, dries, and stillwater flies.

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A rabbit that swims. Fish find this confusing and delicious, which is basically the goal of every streamer.

Quick Facts

TypeStreamer
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesBrown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass
Sizes4-10
Best LocationsCrowley Lake, CA; Lake Havasu, AZ

Where to Fish It

Crowley Lake

CA · Reservoir

Lake Havasu

AZ · Reservoir

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