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Zonker Fly

  • Posted on: May 13, 2016 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: hairwings, streamers, zonkers

In its basic grey and silver form, the Zonker makes a fine representation of a range of baitfish species. However, it may be tied in a wide range of colours from black, white and orange to purple, the latter being very effective for various species of pacific salmon.

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Thunder Creek Minnow

  • Posted on: January 14, 2016 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: hairwings, saltwater flies, streamers

Also known as the Thunder Creek Silver Shiner, the Thunder Creek Minnow is one of a large group of themed patterns that makes a robust and effective imitation of a small baitfish. The Thunder Creek range was devised by American Tyler Keith Fulsher to imitate a whole variety of fish species. 

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