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Fed’s Rabbit Zonker

Fed’s Rabbit Zonker

  • Posted on: May 3, 2024 September 15, 2025
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month, The Fly Box
  • Tags: saltwater flies, wet fly, zonkers

The Zonker Fly is crafted to mimic baitfish such as minnows or shiners, along with other potential prey like leeches. Its authentic appearance, fluid motion, and adaptable color schemes render it a potent and adaptable choice for pursuing various predatory fish species.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Rabbit Zonker”

Dan Byford Zonker

Dan Byford Zonker

  • Posted on: March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month, The Fly Box
  • Tags: freshwater fly, streamers, zonkers

The zonker – invented American fly fisher Dan Byford- a minnow-shaped imitation of a small baitfish. Today it is one of the classic patterns used by fly fishermen to imitate small baitfish.[...] Read More » “Dan Byford Zonker”

Foxy’s Horror

  • Posted on: October 4, 2017 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: bass flies, zonkers

The appropriately named Foxy’s Horror is designed by Rod Fox, of Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club, is a great bass fly for rivers.[...] Read More » “Foxy’s Horror”

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.[...] Read More » “Zonker Fly”

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Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

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