This terrific fly improves upon a great fly by the substitution of a goose biot for the abdomen, and CDC for the wing. There are many theories as to why this fly is such a favorite among fly fishers. My personal belief is that it’s slender, low-riding profile (coupled with the very natural […]
I decided to try and make the twined leader, and gave it a shot over the weekend. A few test runs (knots) and I was pumping out these beauties.
Sunday I was out in the schoolyard testing my new leader in the snow, man do they roll beautifully!
I built the leader board out of ½” ply […]
Alright, that’s bad…..I’ll admit. The truth is, I am a big fan of this fly. Like many fly fishers, i’ve found this fly to be very productive in a wide range of fishing situations. While the Zonker i’ve tied below is pretty true to the original, I consider it a "style" […]