Leech Patterns

[tsieck1]

I have seen alot of posts for Lenore and RFC talking about leeche flies. Upon doing some research there are alot of different types and sizes to these flies. I have been tying for about a year now and am going to fish both of these places in April. Can someone suggest what type of leech pattern to tie and size. Thanks in advance for replies.

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[bballbilly]

I have had success both places with bunny leeches of various sizes and colors.

[Andy]

a really really big fish would rather eat a really really big leech than your average 2-3 inch wooley bugger.

Marabou or bunny strips wrapped around a 2/0 double xlong hook.;-)

[Flip]

andy you talking about those 7 inch monstrosities you showed me????????????????????

tom

[Old Man]

With everybody talking about how big can you go with leeches. I would try a thin mint leech. It is a sparsley tied leech. And they do work.

Jim

[Porter]

gold bead head
olive body/with black accents,,,some silver or gold highlighted tail sparkle
size 4 to 6
fish with ST III.

at main body of lake work your way to and back from the island (rock)...behind the rocks travel parrallel at a good clip.

[Andy]

sssshhhh.... no, what 7 inch leeches????;-)

[Rob Blomquist]

I have done pretty well with this pattern in black and black/red, and a similar variant where black mohair and red Angel Hair are blended and dubbed on. One can also use black antron or seal-substitute dubbing.

http://www.littlefort.com/bloodleech.html