A Zonker fly is tied with a strip of fur (usually either Rabbit or Mink) as a tail - these materials are very mobile and lifelike when in water and accurately imitate the movement of a fish when any action is imparted to them. These Zonkers are tied on a size 12 hook.
It is often said that to catch a big fish you need a big fly – that’s not necessarily the case – but usually in the late trout season, in my experience the one fly fishing method which more often produces the bigger fish is streamer fishing. Streamers are large lures that are tied in various patterns – but they all imitate one thing, small fish. Not much can compare to the adrenaline rush when you see a large trout chasing your streamer!
These flies are only available individually through our Barbless Flies Select programme, adjust the quantity and click on the "Add To Basket" button.