How to Tie a Zonker (fly tying video)

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In this video, I show you how to tie one of my favorite fly patterns: the zonker!
This streamer pattern is great for steelhead and smallmouth (and other fish too!). Enjoy!

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Tools:
Loon Outdoors Tool Kit https://www.amazon.com/Loon-Outdoors-Core-Fly-Tying/dp/B07ZTSMSHT/ref=asc_df_B07ZTSMSHT?mcid=3c4836fea5da31d5b0728078d5d36478&hvocijid=2852051912998695333-B07ZTSMSHT-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2852051912998695333&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015339&hvtargid=pla-2281435178138&psc=1
Griffin Vise https://www.orvis.com/product/griffin-montana-pro-ii-pedestal-vise/3F2F.html

Materials:
Polar Chenille https://www.avidmax.com/hareline-medium-uv-polar-chenille/?sku=939-090615&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2JG9BhAuEiwAH_zf3qOUJBFsBLrZYm5qsfWiSea5ek7xfSJaPxeFqcHW8oJagQlN19UytxoCpBwQAvD_BwE
White rabbit (or mink) strips https://www.avidmax.com/hareline-mink-strips/?sku=939-206535&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2JG9BhAuEiwAH_zf3nVNsRLe-D14mt36LiZz09rlPH_dUjz0l5wwniFgtb3EB8ZhA0fxERoCVf4QAvD_BwE
White thread https://www.avidmax.com/veevus-power-thread/
Bead https://www.avidmax.com/hareline-tungsten-insta-jig-heads/
Hook (size 8) https://www.avidmax.com/fulling-mill-traditional-streamer-hook/

Favorite Fly Shop:
https://backpackersshop.com/collections/fly-fishing?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-5a9BhCBARIsACwMkJ5XRp8BWbcSEeLIw9zRBfgXmMMy6XsXITz1ze0g2Ypb5KLn-WloljwaAmLmEALw_wcB
Category
Steelheads
Tags
fly fishing, zonker fly, trout