AAA 1/8 inch Rabbit Strip - Dark Olive
AAA 1/8 inch Rabbit Strip - Dark Olive
AAA Quality
Each bag contains 1 to 1.2 meters (40 to 47 inches)
Rabbit Zonker Strips, also known as Rabbit Zonker Strips, are a very popular and effective material for fly tying, especially for streamers intended for trout, pike, bass and other predatory fish.
Why use rabbit strips?
Pulse and movement: The main characteristic of rabbit fur strips is their ability to "pulse" in the water, even without active movement from the angler. The fine hairs and the suppleness of the leather give the fly incredible life, perfectly imitating the movement of prey. It is this natural movement that attracts fish.
Volume and profile: Rabbit strips add significant volume to streamers, creating an attractive profile underwater.
Ease of assembly: Although they may seem a little tricky to work with at first, rabbit strips are relatively easy to assemble once you get the hang of it. The thin leather makes them easy to wrap or attach to the hook.
Typical use in fly tying
Rabbit strips are most often used for:
Streamer wings: This is their most common use. The strip is attached to the back of the hook to form a long, mobile wing that imitates a fish tail. The famous "Zonker" is a perfect example of a fly using a rabbit strip as a wing.
Collars: These can be used to create pulsating collars behind the fly's head.
In short, if you tie flies for predator fishing, rabbit strips are an essential material to have in your fly-tying box for their ability to create irresistible movement in the water.
