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Zonker

A generic zonker recipe

Streamer
Easy
Hook A wet fly hook like a Mustad 3906B
Thread 6/0 to suit fly color
Tail A few strands of flashabou or crystal flash, color to suit
Wing/tail Rabbit zonker strip, or similar (squirrel is great for smaller sizes)
Body Pearl flat braid or tinsel chennile
Rib Oval silver tinsel or wire, wrapping through the wing Matuka style
Hackle Either a beard or red hen, or a mixed full wound hackle of red and natural or dyed grizzly
Head Painted w/ eyes, or glued on doll eyes

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