Published Jun 17. 2019 - 4 years ago
Updated or edited Jun 17. 2019

Zkinny

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Zkinny

A really simple and easy little baitfish fly, which will work for a lot of different fish and can be varied endlessly

See how to tie it here

A small easy-to-tie baitfish imitation using a zonker strip as the main feature.

Originator: 
Martin Joergensen
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Very easy
Instruction: 
  1. Tie in the thread right behind the hook eye.
  2. Cut a short and narrow zonker strip.
  3. Tie it in, just leaving room for the eyes in front.
  4. Form an even thread base for the eyes.
  5. Tie in a bead chain between the first and second bead.
  6. Cut the two beads off.
  7. Secure the eyes with plenty tight criss-cross wraps.
  8. Dub the thread very lightly with hair plucked from the zonker strips.
  9. Cover the gap hehind and between the eyes.
  10. Whip finish and cut thread.
  11. Varnish generously in front and under the eyes.
Species: 
sea trout (sea run)
Materials: 
Hook
Ahrex NS172 – Curved Gammarus size 4
Thread
Black 8/0
Wing
Narrow rabbit zonker strip
Dubbing
Rabbit hair
Eyes
Bead chain
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Zkinny

A really simple and easy little baitfish fly, which will work for a lot of different fish and can be varied endlessly
See how to tie it here

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