Conehead Leech – Rabbit Zonker Streamer Fly

A versatile 3-inch conehead streamer with flowing rabbit zonker movement, subtle flash, and rubber legs. Designed to imitate small baitfish, elvers, and leeches, this is a proven pattern for large trout, smallmouth bass, and other game fish.

Description

Capt. Ken’s Conehead Leech is a mid-sized streamer that combines the natural movement of rabbit zonker strips with the added weight and profile of a conehead. The rabbit fur comes alive when wet, creating plenty of action as the fly moves through the water.

These patterns feature versatile color combinations that suggest small baitfish, elvers, and leeches. A carefully balanced amount of flash and rubber legs adds attraction and creates the impression of a wounded or struggling creature.

This style of streamer has a long history of taking large trout, smallmouth bass, and other game fish. It is also a regular choice for the Baxter House Guide Staff, who keep a good selection of these patterns in their fly boxes.

How to Fish It

Use short strips followed by pauses to let the rabbit zonker undulate naturally. The conehead helps get the fly down into the feeding zone, making it useful for deeper runs, pools, current seams, and structure.

Vary the retrieve between a steady swimming action and a more erratic wounded-baitfish presentation.

Available Colors

• Olive / White / UV Pink

• Yellow / Olive / UV Pink

• Black / Red / UV Purple

• Tan / Black / UV Pink / Pearl

• Olive / Black / Orange / UV Pearl

Details

• Total Length: Approximately 3 inches

• Style: Conehead rabbit leech / streamer

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

• Profile: Mid-sized streamer

• Imitations: Leeches, small baitfish, and elvers

• Target Species: Trout, smallmouth bass, and other game fish

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

Don't overlook a 3-inch streamer when targeting larger trout or smallmouth bass. This size offers enough profile and movement to attract bigger fish without the bulk of a large articulated streamer.

I like to vary the retrieve until I find what the fish respond to. Start with short strips and pauses, allowing the rabbit fur to work between each movement. In deeper water, give the conehead time to sink before beginning your retrieve.

Color can make a difference, especially in changing light and water clarity. Carry a few different combinations so you can adjust your presentation to the conditions.

Purchasing Options

• Single Fly: Choose your preferred color.

• 3-Fly Pack: Three flies in your selected color.

• 5-Fly Selection: Five flies.

• 10-Fly Selection: Ten flies.

A dependable mid-sized streamer to keep on hand whenever trout, smallmouth, or other predators are feeding on small baitfish and leeches.