Willy Self: Micro Zonker pattern

[@Thomengel]

I like how you use a half hitch after every segment.

[@ejmacewan8942]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND PASSION THAT YOU BRING TO THOUSANDS OF US,,, VERY WELL DONE 👍,,,

[@TheWeeklyFly]

He was a generous soul. For sure. -H

[@richardjones2129]

I just came across this tutorial and really like the pattern, enough so im going to have to add it to my fly box. Thanks for clear instruction and the tricks you used to get the end results. God Bless n Fish on!

[@alanmazurek4291]

Hey Willy I've tied this pattern yesterday, put it into my fly box and went on short fishing session by my local pond to see how it works. I was astonished by what it does in the water ! It was the first time ever I tied a zonker in my life. And I'm about to produce these more. I've alredy had a fish on that but I lost it. I'll give it a try again shortly. Thanks ! :)

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Nice work!

[@joeduca8582]

Great pattern. Your tutorials always have great tying tips. Fabric paint is great stuff. Thanks 👍😎

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thanks. Willy was a treasure for sure. -H

[@King-iw1zu]

Does look like a nice little fly to tie

[@TheWeeklyFly]

👍

[@lathandeyoung8886]

I tie a similar pattern but use uv glue to set my eyes. Great little fly.

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thanks Lathan, nice variation. -H

[@btstrout2761]

Great fly! Thanks for the instruction.

[@TheWeeklyFly]

No problem 👍

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Enjoyed the lesson

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thanks for this. We're posting more new videos if you want to check back with the channel. -H

[@johnshand6176]

Great pattern and instruction. I have tied up a few for my upcoming trip to fish the Tongariro River, New Zealand

[@TheWeeklyFly]

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[@kurtcameron7562]

very nice video! thanks!

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Glad you liked it!

[@timapple6586]

That little bit of kung fu at about the @7:00 mark deked me right out of my jockstrap. =[

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[@Machster10]

Heck yeah!

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[@andreaarcara3250]

Bel lavoro! Ciao e grazie!

[@TheWeeklyFly]

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[@johnhansen8272]

Curious why you half hitch your thread several times? Never seen that so often.

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Hi John, unfortunately Willy passed away due to a car accident. Willy liked durable flies, so I assume that is why. Thanks for watching. -H

[@gunsmokeangler1922]

Cant beat the ZONKERS what size hook? also did you ever try a micro LEECH pattern very simular...super effective for trout most fish in stillwater lakes or anywhere ..

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Hi Gunsmoke. Unfortunately, Willy passed a year or so ago. Thanks for the comment and watching. perhaps someone else can help with the question -H

[@gunsmokeangler1922]

@@TheWeeklyFly very sorry to hear that stay strong and fish on~!

[@matiasrafaelleiva3152]

Excelente mosca!

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thanks for this. We're posting more new videos if you want to check back with the channel. -H

[@ronbrooks3219]

What color paint? White gloss or crystal glitter?

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Hmmmm. Not sure.

[@leonardwells9613]

LOVE this pattern, not a fan of the fabric glue, UV for me, but two thumbs WAY up. L 👍👍

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@boscoo24]

Ya know I greatly appreciate all the fly tying videos here on u tube but it seems like every new video / recipe has some new or old product I need to get W T Hello!

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[@oscarnegrony9767]

Very Good.😠👍

[@michaelogden5958]

What is the brand of that fabric paint, please?

[@VB-zf8kp]

Michael Ogden Found it. Scribbles is the brand. If it works it'll be a lot cheaper than UV glue

[@mikebrenneman2855]

There's another brand on Walmart "Puffy 3D paint" High ratings and cheap. 12 bottles for $11.14.

[@danatavares2038]

Must be water proof then or they wouldn’t be using it. I’ve been holding off buying uv glue.

[@eckhal2]

💯👍 nice

[@TheWeeklyFly]

👍

[@charlesburnett9209]

What size hook?

[@claudiayurecko3755]

size 8..it's in the video. he tells us when he puts the eyes in....the funny thing is I just noticed him telling us the size today11/23/2019..I hunted(called)all over the country yesterday...and you know what I could only find the 285s in size# 8..go figure..I bought 2 boxes...hey I'll sell you a few for

[@claudiayurecko3755]

it's not a Claudia it's a John....My wife of 33 years does not fish...

[@TheWeeklyFly]

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[@crazyfliesdk]

Rly dont get it. Wrapping the intire zonkerstrip as a head - thats stupid. You made a dubbingloop for the body. Much more Nice and durrable when using a loop for the head, with the squirrel fibers.

[@TheWeeklyFly]

To each their own. Willy really liked this one. Unfortunately he passed away a couple years ago. -H

[@lastcoyote2355]

What size hook ?

[@TheWeeklyFly]

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