Streamers
Zonker
The Zonker uses a rabbit strip tied over a Mylar tube body to create a baitfish imitation with incredible movement. The rabbit fur pulses and breathes with every strip, while the Mylar body provides flash. Simple to tie and deadly effective on trout feeding on minnows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Zonker should I use?
The Zonker is most commonly tied in sizes 4–10. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Zonker imitate?
The Zonker primarily imitates minnows, baitfish, dace.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Streamers
- Sizes
- 4–10
- Colors
- Natural rabbit, Olive, White, Black
- Weight
- Cone head, None
- Hook Styles
- 3x long streamer
- Imitates
- minnows, baitfish, dace
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, lake
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Streamers
- Sizes
- 4–10
- Colors
- Natural rabbit, Olive, White, Black
- Weight
- Cone head, None
- Hook Styles
- 3x long streamer
- Imitates
- minnows, baitfish, dace
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, lake
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout