The Black Zonker is one of the most effective streamers available. The black rabbit and body create a dark silhouette that will work in any water condition. The sleek profile will imitate a minnow or a leech and simply catches fish. This snag resistant fly is a good choice for stripping along the bottom. Dan Byford is credited with tying the first Zonker back in the mid 1970’s, and it remains a staple fly pattern to this day. 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 actively retrieved or dead-drifted with equal success.
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