Tying A Zonker Leech On A Circle Hook

Zonker strips have some of the best action of any tying material. They wave in the water and have great action while also holding a solid profile. Apart from being a solid leech pattern this fly also imitates a sculpin. This fly that I have come up with is a fairly standard zonker leech tied on a circle hook. Circle hooks can be a bit tricky due to the fact that you essentially ignore the bite to set the hook. 

Materials needed:
1. Zonker strips of your color choice
2. Dumbell eyes
3. Scud dub or another similar synthetic dubbing
4. A circle hook

Step 1. Tie in your dumbell eyes as close to the eye of the hook as you can while still having some room to tie on.
Step 2. Tie in your zonker strip upside down. This is done so the strip rides correctly while riding upside down from the dumbell eyes.
Step 3. Tie in another zonker strip and wrap it around the hook a couple of times.
Step 4. Begin tying in your dubbing by v-tying. For this fly I am using sow bug scud dub. Cover the thread on your dumbell eyes with some dubbing.
Step 5. Whip finish.

I recommend fishing this fly by jigging it slowly or stripping it in broad strips. This fly works especially well when fished near tight cover to attract bass from in the cover.

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