Description
The Bunny Dun, developed by Jim Cannon, is a delicate mayfly pattern designed to imitate a mayfly dun trapped in the surface film. Its minimalist design, with soft materials and a natural profile, makes it particularly effective during hatches when trout are feeding selectively. The Bunny Dun is especially useful in small sizes to match Trico hatches, providing a lifelike presentation that trout find irresistible. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a versatile fly for calm waters and finicky fish.
Pro Tip
Fish the Bunny Dun with a dead drift on smooth pools and gentle seams during mayfly hatches. Use fine tippet for a natural presentation, and apply floatant sparingly to the body to allow the fly to sit low in the surface film, mimicking a struggling or emerging mayfly. This pattern works exceptionally well when trout are rising softly.
Reviews
0
0 Ratings
0 Reviews
Recipe
Hook: Light wire dry fly hook, sizes 18-22, to match smaller mayfly hatches Thread: Olive, tan, or black, 8/0 or 12/0, for a slender and precise build Tail: Sparse microfibers or natural hackle fibers, color-matched to the mayfly species being imitated Body: Fine dubbing in olive, tan, or gray, wrapped thinly for a natural appearance Wing: Sparse CDC fibers or snowshoe rabbit foot fur, tied upright to mimic the delicate mayfly dun wing Thorax: Slightly darker dubbing, such as olive-brown or gray, for a subtle contrast Head: Thread wraps, finished cleanly with a light coat of lacquer for durability