Mohair Leech – Red

The Mohair Leech – Red is a soft-bodied, slow-sinking leech pattern known for its natural movement and subtle underwater profile. Tied with long, wispy mohair dubbing, this fly pulses and breathes as it’s retrieved or drifts, perfectly mimicking a swimming or suspended leech. The red coloration makes it particularly effective in stained or glacial water, where a bold silhouette helps trigger aggressive strikes from trout, bass, and even steelhead.

This fly excels in lakes, stillwaters, and slower river sections, especially during the cooler months when leeches become a primary food source. Fish it with a slow hand-twist retrieve on a floating or intermediate line, or dead-drift it under an indicator along weed beds, drop-offs, or transition zones. Its natural motion and subtle flash make it a go-to when fish are feeding low and slow.