White Death Zonker Tute

 

White Death Zonker Tute

This is a White Death Zonker that is a staple for Erie Trib. Steelhead fishing and also works for trout.

Hook; # 8 Mustad 9671, 2x or 3x long 

Butt; Orange Thread

Body; Mylar Tubing

Overwing; Micro Rabbit Strip

Head; Black Thread Tapered

 

1. Thread base hook shank to back bend of hook with orange thread.

 

2. Body; Slip Mylar tubing around and to the bend of hook shank. Tie down with orange thread. (I knot this down with a whip finish or half hitch.

 

3. Overwing. Tie in rabbit strip over Mylar with orange thread as shown. Make a visible orange band and leaving a tail behind hook bend. Knot down and cut orange thread. I dab a little head cement on thread.

 

4. Tying front of Mylar; Trim Mylar behind eye of hook and thread wrap over Mylar behind eye of hook with black thread.

 

5. Trim front of rabbit strip to a point behind eye.

 

6. Wrap black thread around front of rabbit strip making a tapered head. Whip finish and dab with head cement.

 

7. Trim tail to desired length about ¼” to 1/2” behind tail.

 

8. White Death Wet

 

 ~doubletaper