The Zonker minnow is a fly pattern that has been around for about as long as flyfishing has been around. For all you historians who are going to google right now, that was a joke and you’re supposed to laugh. Ha ha.Now that that is out-of-the-way, I will also say that I do realize that this is not the original pattern. 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 making it larger or smaller, lighter or heavier, or in whatever color that you would like to fish.
Material List
Hook: Umpqua XT350 Hook - 2
Hook (Alternate): Daiichi 2461 - Long Shank Streamer Hook - 2
Thread : UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Red
Thread (Alternate): Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - Red
Tail: Fulling Mill Rabbit Zonker Strips - Grizzly Black Barred
Tail (Alternate): Fulling Mill Rabbit Zonker Strips - Gold Grizzly Black Barred
Body: Pearl Core Braid - Pearl White
Body (Alternate): Sparkle Braid - Pearl
Throat: Rabbit Zonker Strips - Red
Throat (Alternate): Rabbit Zonker Strips - Cherry
Eyes: 3D Holographic Eyes - 7/32" - Super Pearl
Eyes (Alternate): 3D Holographic Eyes - 7/32" - Gold
Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Medium Hard 1/2 oz
Resin (Alternate): Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thick Hard 1/2 oz
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below