The black rabbit is an awesome night fly - the combination of the visibility of a black fly at night and the movement of the rabbit "wing" makes this fly very successful. The rabbit wing is so effective because when it gets wet and absorbs all the water it gives a very fish-like pulsing type action.

Tying Pattern:

Thread:  Black

Body:  Black chenille with silver oval tinsel rib

Tail: Black hackle fibres

Hackle: Optional

Wing:  Rabbit strip (tied in matuka style by rib)