Mini Munker

[ScottP]

Natural progression from the Squirrel Zonker (Squonker?). I was able to spin the head with Danville 6/0, which amazed me.

hook - WFC Model 6 #6
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
rib - small wire gold
body - dubbing squirrel
wing - Zonker strip squirrel
shoulder - pheasant rump
collar/head - pronghorn

Regards,
Scott

[tpat]

That looks like a real brown trout catcher. Question: Do you ever use a Copic marker on the squirrel skin so that it matches the fur color, or do you believe it's a better fish catcher with that bit of contrasting cream colored skin?

[ScottP]

Question: Do you ever use a Copic marker on the squirrel skin so that it matches the fur color, or do you believe it's a better fish catcher with that bit of contrasting cream colored skin?

That’s an interesting question. I haven’t used markers to darken the tanned skin or know if it would make any difference in fish-catching ability, but it’s something to consider. Anyone else out there have an opinion?

Regards,
Scott

[Tig]

Most minnow or bait fish are usually lighter coloured on the bottom. I use a lot of rabbit fur strips and never colour them.

[hap]

Another thought would be to look how dark they turn when wetted...