When you need to get the fly down, whether it is during a high, off colored flow in the winter months or if you are trying to swing a deep pool when the water is low, this fly will do the trick. The fly has a combination of materials that allow it to keep maximum profile and it wiggles like crazy. When fishing this fly I like to pair it with an Airflo Skagit Intermediate Line and sink tip of choice depending on the water you’re fishing.
Purple Zonker Intruder Recipe
Thread: 10/O Veevus Black
Shank: Waddington 30mm
Hook: Mustad Drop Shot Sz. 1 or Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks
Eyes: Hareline Nickle Plated Lead Eyes
Butt: Light Pink UNI Yarn
Body Material:
• Hareline Krystal Flash Purple
• Hareline Ostrich Herl Purple
• Hareline Extra Select Marabou Purple
• Jungle Cock for dressing (consider using the Hareline Real Fake Jungle Cock as a cost effective alternative)
Wing: Hareline Rabbit Zonker Strip Purple and Black
Flash: Hareline Krystal Flash Purple
Head: Cross Cut Rabbit Black
Thomas Ranger
