How do you fish a Zonker fly?

How do you fish a Zonker fly? Zonkers are very versatile and can be fished in many different ways. They’re usually weighted with a bead or conehead and sometimes use a leaded underbody to get

Zonkers are very versatile and can be fished in many different ways. They’re usually weighted with a bead or conehead and sometimes use a leaded underbody to get them down into the deeper water. This helps add extra movement to the fly and means they can be fished in deeper water from a floating line.

Do people fly fish for walleye?

Walleye can be caught on dry flies, streamers, under an indicator, or in 30 feet water or anywhere else in the water columm. So, at the very least have one floating line and one sinking line to match your rod. Just like every other technique or style of fly fishing, there is a specific line to match.

How do you target walleye?

Walleye Lures such as Crankbaits and Soft Plastics are a staple among the Walleye elite. I recommend starting out with Live Bait, either jigging or rigging, to get your hands on some fish first. If Live Bait is not readily available or you’re set on targeting trophies, then lures are the way to go.

How do you tie a bucktail streamer?

Fly tying instructions

Put the hook in the vise.
Tie in the lower wing.
Tie in a 5 to 6 strands of your favorite flash material.
Measure a length of olive bucktail for the upper wing.
Tie in the upper wing and trim the butts at an angle.
Form a thread head and tie off your thread.

What color is a Clouser minnow?

Chartreuse and white is a classic combination but pink, olive, read or blue and white are also good bets. Each design is enhanced by a little crystal flash too. There are many YouTube videos that show how to tie a Clouser minnow but the best is the one in which Bob Clouser himself actually explains the fly.

What does a Zonker imitate?

The Zonker imitates a variety of mobile prey including sculpins, crayfish, and small baitfish. This pattern works particularly well in high water but can be fished year round for aggressive trout and Bass looking for a large meal.