Tying the Sunburst Black Ghost Zonker with Davie McPhail

Davie ties the Sunburst Black Ghost Zonker, a handsome beast for targeting big Brownies. Davie tied this to be used for big lake Browns in Iceland, but you'll find it just as effective on home waters.

Materials Used:
Hook: Partridge Bomber Dry Single CS42 size 4
Thread: Black Uni 6/0
Tail: Sunburst Hen Hackle Fibres
Rib: Uni French Oval Silver Tinsel Medium
Body: Black Wool
Wing: Barred White and Black Rabbit Zonker
Hackles: Sunburst and Hot Orange Indian Hen
Eyes: Small Jungle Cock

Davies preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre - if you need any help finding them or choosing substitutes we will be more than happy to help!

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