Tying A Mylar Zonker Fly
The mylar zonker uses mylar tubing to create profile and flash but also has zonker on top of it for motion in the water. This fly can be tied weighted or unweighted depending on where you fish. Mylar tubing is a very difficult material to work with but it can produce some great flies so it's worth learning to work with. Materials needed: 1. Zonker strip 2. Mylar tubing 3. Streamer hook 4. Thread 5. Lead wire (optional) Step 1. Apply a small amount of adhesive to the the hook to help add durability. You also can wrap some wire around the middle of the hook of you want to add some weight. Step 2. Push your mylar tubing to the back of the hook and start your thread above it. The mylar tubing is super slippery against the hook so secure it as tightly as you can. It is useful to use gsp thread for this reason. Step 3. Tie in your zonker strip and whip finish. I usually will also apply some head cement over the exposed thread. Step 4. Star...