Burnt Orange GP Zonk

Burnt Orange GP Zonker

When I started tying this pattern a couple of years ago I wanted to create a darker version of my other GP zonker that I publiced in november 2010. This version was made as a all round pattern for use in the humus coloured rivers here in Sweden. The burnt orange is a good colour for many rivers here in Sweden and in coloured waters in other parts of the world. On this pattern I have started to use a Magic Head from Marc Petitjean and I cut off a bit so I can slide it on the tube before the first hackle just to get some extra volym. The Magic Head also makes the fly move in a very special way that i think will attract the fish. To get some weight so the fly gets down to fish fast I use a Deep Water Tube from Fly Dressing as body on the fly.

Patter Recipe:

Tube: Fl Orange Eumer Large/Clear Eumer Small

Butt: Magic Head R13

First Hackle: Hot Orange American Hen Hackle. Burnt Orange Spey Chickabou Hackle. a bunch of Hot Orange Fox or Polar Bear that should be a bit longer than the hackles. 2 strands of Orange Mirage Flash.

Eyes: JC or Shrimp Eyes

Body: Fly Dressing Copper Deep Water Tube or Copper Tear Drop Tube from Eumer

Front Hackle: Hot Orange American Hen Hackle. Burnt Orange Spey Chickabou Hackle. A couple of Orange Ring Neck Pheasant Hackle.

Wing:  Barred Burnt Orange Zonker. 2 strands of Orange Mirage Flashabou.

Head: Copper Cone Head from Eumer or Fly Dressing.

If you like you can change the body to Burnt Orange SLF Prism mixed with pieces of Copper Flashabou.

The Fly From Behind