Zonkers!

[Jackster1]

Nice job on the opening page Zonker OSD and great pick for a fly! Have you ever used the adhesive backed lead foil sheets for the body? Good stuff.
I hope some of you folks got to try the zonkers from the swap. Whoever invented this fly needs a medal. I like them real early morning and at last light. Strip 'em like a madman where big browns play and they should take notice. Sometimes I get them going so quick that they almost burble like a popper because they are so high in the water column. I imagine they make a fine silhouette to a lurking predator. I caught (and I have witnesses :eek: ) a 16" brookie on the Manistee with one and a 20" brown, in midstream in thin water on a sunny afternoon with one. I also caught a 20+" bass on a small public Oakland County lake with one. I guess you can tell, I LIKE "EM! This is one of the flies you use when a lot of other people put their fly rods away because 'the hatch' is over.
Besides, this is one of those rare flies that seem to work better with the cheapest of hackle.
This could be my 'one fly' fly.
Good pick, 'Dude!

[Old Steelhead Dude]

Adhesive backed lead foil sheets Hummmm, I will have to remember that, them soda cans are getting mighty thin and sharp you have to be careful or you will cut yourself good.

I also agree with you on the effectiveness of these streamers the way the rabbit strip moves in the current even on a slow retrieve realistically simulates the tail of a minnow add to that a couple quick hand twists with the line make it look like a darting minnow and that silvery Mylar body catches the eyes of any hungry fish in the area. (A true time tested streamer pattern) It’s also very effective when fishing lakes.

Thanks

OSD.

[MSUICEMAN]

where are ya located OSD? I got quite a bit of the adhesive lead strips, i could always drop some off if i'm on my way somewhere near ya.

steve

[Old Steelhead Dude]

Thanks MSUICEMAN

But I think I'm a little out of the way for ya.
I'm located between Birch Run and Burt and not to many people Drive by on there way somewhere but thanks for the offer.

OSD.

[Mike]

Zonkers are the best! Easy to tie, and the browns just can't pass 'em up. Ever try two spools of thread when you tie them OSD? That way you can tie the zonker strip in at the head first, and then just trim the tail.

Mike

[Old Steelhead Dude]

Sounds like a great Idea

OSD.