Epoxy Zonker Baitfish Saltwater Hook : No.2 Mustad 34007. Thread : White flat waxed nylon. Tail : Few strands blue crystal flash, fray mylar body past hook bend. Body : Lead tape (if desired), blue holographic mylar coated with Devcon. Topping : Blue zonker strip. Gills : Few strands of red crystal flash. Head : White thread, stick on eyes, epoxy over.
Tying Instructions 1) Place hook in vice, if a weighted fly is desired, cut a piece of lead tape to weigh down and give shape to the body. Remove backing, fold over hook shank. 2) Cut a piece of holographic mylar to extend a little past hook bend, remove core and tie down at front of hook, leaving room for the head. Tie in several strands of blue crystal flash to extend past hook bend (approx. Body length) for a tail. Remove thread and re-attach at rear to lash down mylar/crystal flash whip finish and remove thread. 3) Prepare epoxy and coat body, place on rotator, leave until dry. 4) Cut a piece of blue zonker strip to extend past bend of hook, tie in at head. 5) Tie in several strands of red crystal flash to imitate gills. 6) Form a head with thread, whip finish, and attach eyes. 7) Re-attach thread at rear of hook, pull zonker strip taught and tie down, careful not to trap fur under wraps. Whip finish and add a drop of head cement. 8) Mix another batch of epoxy to cover head, careful not to let it run into gills. Add a drop of epoxy to cover thread at rear where you've tied down the zonker strip. Place back on rotator and allow to dry.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes Generally fished with a quick strip/pause retrieve to imitate a bait fish. The zonker strip adds life to the pattern and the holographic mylar/crystal flash gives it an attractive flash the red crystal flash imitates the bait fish gills. This fly has accounted for many Ssteelhead (sea-going Rainbow Trout) back in British Columbia, several Black Bream of up to 2.1 kilos and a few Coral Trout off the Albrolos Islands in W.A.
Location Notes Typical location details are backwater, lake edges, rock platforms, open water, bridge pylons, sunken trees. Timing of fishing effort (i.e. morning after noon). Structures or water features to look for etc.
Prey Notes This is an adaptation of a popular Steelhead pattern used back in my home of British Columbia but dressed with green zonker/silver mylar & with the addition of the gills.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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