Sili Zonker

This is a simple fly patterns to tie. A pattern that can be tied up in countless different combinations. The short Zonker wing which is only attached to the front of the hook allows the wing to move very well. It pulsates and swims at the slightest movement. A true killer typ of flies. 

Materials.

Hook: Kamasan B170, 175 or Maruto W12

Thread: Black

Body: Medium Chrystal Hackle from http://www.flyboxdirect.co.uk. In this case, the color is Ultimate Fire Orange

Vinge. About 3-4 cm strip Zonker. Barred red and black. 

Rubber: Two colored Sililegs. Fluo yellow / orange

Eyes: Fluo orange chain eyes.

1. Fasten the thread

2. Clear away the fibers from a few millimeters of the Chrystal hackle so that only the thread remains.
Then tie in the cleaned part, down to the hook bend.

3. Wrap the hackle forward towards the hookeye.
Stop a few mm before the hookeye. 

4. Attach two strands of Sili legs with the orange part pointing backwards

5. Cut up the part of the Sili legs that are pointing forward and bend them backward and fasten them wind 5-6 turns of the windingthread. 

6. Now, prepare the zonkerstrip by cutting a smal point at the front end of the strip. 

7. Tie the strip in front of the body and legs and then cut the strip so it will be aboute 3-4 cm long. 

8. And as you can ses, you can vary the color combinations as you like. 

9. Finaly. Attatch a pair of chain eyes and secure them whit a smal drop of superglue.