Tying Squirrel Zonker Fly Hook | Lure Making 

The Zonker fly pattern originated in 1975 by Dan Byford from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, while the "Slumpbuster" is a comparable variation crafted by John Barr. Both feature a distinct fur strip, typically rabbit or squirrel, sliced into slender sections known as "zonkers." The rationale behind this name remains a mystery. #fishingtips #flyfishing