Capt. Ken’s 5 Conehead Leech Selection – Rabbit Zonker Streamers

Five versatile conehead streamers featuring flowing rabbit zonker strips, subtle flash, and rubber-leg movement. These 3-inch leech patterns imitate small baitfish, elvers, and leeches and have a long track record for taking large trout and other game fish.

Description

Capt. Ken’s Conehead Leech Selection brings together five productive color combinations in a versatile mid-sized streamer. Each fly measures approximately 3 inches and is tied with rabbit zonker strips that come alive in the water, creating lifelike movement with every strip and pause.

The conehead helps get the fly down into the feeding zone, while the rabbit fur provides plenty of motion. Just the right amount of flash and rubber legs adds attraction and gives the fly the appearance of a wounded or struggling baitfish, elver, or leech.

This style of streamer has a long history of producing large trout and other game fish. These patterns are regular choices for the Baxter House Guide Staff, and we make sure to carry a good selection for our guide trips.

How to Fish It

Fish these conehead leeches with short, deliberate strips and occasional pauses. Let the rabbit zonker move naturally between strips. Vary your retrieve to imitate a struggling baitfish or swimming leech.

The conehead makes these flies useful when you need to get below the surface and work deeper runs, pools, current seams, and other likely holding areas.

Available 5-Fly Selection

Each selection includes five different color combinations:

1. Olive / White / UV Pink

2. Yellow / Olive / UV Pink

3. Black / Red / UV Purple

4. Tan / Black / UV Pink / Pearl

5. Olive / Black / Orange / UV Pearl

Details

• Quantity: 5 flies

• Total Length: Approximately 3 inches

• Style: Conehead rabbit leech / streamer

• Materials: Rabbit zonker strips, flash, and rubber legs

• Profile: Mid-sized streamer with lifelike movement

• Imitations: Leeches, small baitfish, and elvers

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

Don't overlook a 3-inch streamer when targeting larger trout. These mid-sized patterns offer enough profile and movement to attract big fish without the bulk of a larger articulated fly

I like having several colors available so I can adjust to water clarity, light conditions, and the natural forage. Start with a controlled retrieve, using short strips and pauses to let the rabbit move. In deeper water, allow the conehead to sink before beginning your retrieve.

These are versatile guide-box patterns worth carrying whenever trout or other game fish are feeding on baitfish, leeches, or other small swimming prey.