Streamer / Pattern notes
Zonker
A rabbit-strip back brings movement to a bright, minnow-shaped body.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #2–8
From hook to fly
At the vise.
Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.
Beyond the bench
On the water.
Use short strips and pauses beside structure. For pike, scale up the hook and rabbit strip; the size 6 recipe is a trout-sized starting point.
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Recipe references
Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.
