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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 Cream Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Grey Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Damsel Uv Straggle Booby Fishing Fly

£1.25

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The Essential Fly Damsel Uv Straggle Zonker Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Minky Grey Zonker Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 10

The Essential Fly Orange Uv Straggle Zonker Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Orange Zonker Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly Pink Snake Fishing Fly

£1.95

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly White Snake Fishing Fly

£1.95

Fly Size 8

The Essential Fly White Zonker Fishing Fly

£1.25

Fly Size 8

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8 October 2024 | Phillippa

As we head into October the fry fishing on the reservouirs around the UK is phenomenal! The trout are feeding hard on fry patterns so keep reading to see our top fly choices! There’s a real chance of catching yourself a big, overwintered and hard fighting fish at the moment too! Getting yourself out in some open water with a fast sinking line with a big snake or minkie fly is proving to be deadly at the moment! Those who prefer to fish a lighter sinking line will likely find fry feeders around the weed beds. What are you waiting for? Call your fishing friend and get out there with our top fly picks!