Hardhead Double Bunny – Brown Trout Minnow

The Hardhead Double Bunny – Brown Trout Minnow is a highly realistic streamer pattern designed to imitate juvenile brown trout—a key food source for large predatory trout, bass, and even pike. Featuring dual rabbit strips in mottled brown and golden tones, this fly mimics the natural flash and motion of young trout, while the hard molded head adds weight, profile, and durability for aggressive fishing conditions.

This pattern is ideal for clear water where matching natural forage is critical. The rabbit strips pulse and swim with every movement, while the subtle color contrasts create a lifelike baitfish silhouette. It’s especially effective in systems with brown trout populations where cannibalism and predatory behavior drive aggressive strikes.

To fish the Hardhead Double Bunny – Brown Trout Minnow effectively, cast it across or downstream and retrieve it with short, erratic strips. It pairs well with sink-tip or full sinking lines when fishing deep pools, undercut banks, or during colder months when fish are holding low and feeding opportunistically.