To get the whole back story, I should explain what a “Zonker Fly” is. Zonkers are streamer flies on hooks sized 4 to 12, characterized by having a strip of fur (rabbit, squirrel or mink) tied on as …

Zonker is habitually unemployed, and is very protective of his slacker lifestyle. He has taken on temporary jobs as a bartender and a postman, but always leaves these careers as soon as he …

May 16, 2019 · The Zonker is a popular trout pattern that can be either stripped or dead drifted in high water conditions. The Zonker imitates a variety of mobile prey including sculpins, crayfish, …

This is simply a Zonker “style” minnow using rabbit over the back to make it move really well in the water. The next step is up to you to modify this bug to fit your fishing situation, whether that be …

Zonkers are great looking flies with a lot of volume and motion, and the zonker style lends itself well to many types of small fish and worm imitations.

Feb 11, 2022 · Pattern Description: The Zonker is a unique baitfish pattern developed by Dan Byford. The beauty of the Zonker lies in its simplicity. It can be tied with as few as two …

Dan Byford's Zonker fly is a streamer classic. This rabbit-winged pattern was originally tied inverted with a keeling lead belly and a mylar tubing overbody back in the 1970's for trout.

Dan designed this fly in the early 70s and it was truly innovative for it’s time. A “keeled”, shaped lead underbody, with mylar body and rabbit strip gave this fly action and movement like no …

May 23, 2025 · What is a Zonker Fly and Why is it Effective for Trout and Steelhead? A Zonker Fly is a specific type of fishing fly characterized by its streamlined body and a prominent strip …

Much like the Clouser Minnow, the Zonker is an extremely versatile baitfish pattern that has accounted for a wide variety of fresh and saltwater species across the globe, and can be …