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Zonker Flies

Dan Blayford, an American fly fishermen created the Zonker fly, this is a minnow shaped imitation of a small baitfish. Today this is one of the classic patterns used by fly fishermen to imitate small baitfish. Created and publicized in the 1970's this fly was new, streamers typically were tied using feathers and bucktail. However seeing the furs natural movement it became key to the Zonker pattern. With a shiny body representing the body of the baitfish these are deadly flies if used correctly. The zonker does not represent a particular baitfish like an epoxy minnow but are a generic pattern. These should be fished across the predator and then retrieved quickly away, imitating a small baitfish dashing away from the predator. Fish across the current, small baitfish do not often swim against the current to avoid a fast moving and strong predator.

Zonker Fly Patterns For Sale

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The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Zonker Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Zonker Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 8

Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Black Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Black Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
The Essential Fly Booby Minky Brown Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Booby Minky Brown Fishing Fly
£1.25
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Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Chartreuse Snake Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Chartreuse Snake Fishing Fly
£1.95

Fly Size 8

Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies August Stillwater Lure Collection Fishing Fly Assortment
Caledonia Flies August Stillwater Lure Collection Fishing Fly Assortment
£16.20
£18.60
The Essential Fly Black Zonker Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Black Zonker Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Booby Minky Grey Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Booby Minky Grey Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Olive Snake Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Olive Snake Fishing Fly
£1.95

Fly Size 8

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Caledonia Flies White Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies White Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
The Essential Fly Andys Barbless White Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Andys Barbless White Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
£1.50

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The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Olive Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Olive Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Stoats Tail Snake Fly Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Stoats Tail Snake Fly Fishing Fly
£2.99

Fly Size 2

The Essential Fly Thunder & Lightning Snake Fly Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Thunder & Lightning Snake Fly Fishing Fly
£2.95
£2.99

Fly Size 2

The Essential Fly Yellow/Black Snake Fly Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Yellow/Black Snake Fly Fishing Fly
£2.95
£2.99

Fly Size 2

Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Brown Bear Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Brown Bear Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies July Stillwater Lure Collection Fishing Fly Assortment
Caledonia Flies July Stillwater Lure Collection Fishing Fly Assortment
£15.20
£17.60
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Olive Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Olive Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Orange Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Orange Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
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Caledonia Flies Pink Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Pink Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Snake Pink #10 Fishing Fly Barbed
Caledonia Flies Snake Pink #10 Fishing Fly Barbed
£1.95
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Yellow Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Yellow Cat Leech Long Shank #10 Fishing Fly
£1.75
The Essential Fly Andys Barbless Chartreuse Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Andys Barbless Chartreuse Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
£1.50

Available in Fly Size(s)
10.

The Essential Fly Andys Barbless Orange Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Andys Barbless Orange Snake / Leech Fishing Fly
£1.50

Available in Fly Size(s)
10.

The Essential Fly Black Snake Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Black Snake Fishing Fly
£1.95

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Bloody Butcher Snake Fly Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Bloody Butcher Snake Fly Fishing Fly
£2.95
£2.99

Fly Size 2

The Essential Fly Blue Charm Snake Fly Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Blue Charm Snake Fly Fishing Fly
£2.95
£2.99

Fly Size 2

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8 October 2024  |  Phillippa

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