HAREBALL LEECH

Description

The Hareball Leech is a time-tested streamer pattern renowned for its ability to entice aggressive strikes from salmon, steelhead, and large trout. Originally developed for Pacific Northwest fisheries, this fly has earned a reputation as a go-to pattern wherever big fish are targeted in cold, moving water. It features a flowing rabbit or marabou body that undulates with lifelike motion, mimicking the natural swim of a leech or small baitfish.

Often tied with vibrant colors such as black, purple, chartreuse, or pink, the Hareball Leech includes weighted eyes or a conehead to help it sink quickly and stay in the strike zone. The combination of pulsating movement and bold color creates a strong visual trigger, making it particularly effective in off-colored water or low-light conditions.

This fishing fly performs exceptionally well when swung across current seams, stripped through deep pools, or fished on the swing for anadromous species. Whether you’re chasing steelhead in glacial rivers or trout in high water, the Hareball Leech delivers results with consistency and power.