I've pretty much stuck with the Virtual Minnow for a Zonker pattern the last few years. It's easy to tie, very durable and moves better than anything I've ever seen in the water, with the exception of the Double-Bunny, which I also use. The pattern is in the Fly Archives for this site, and the only special equipment you need is a cheap hot-glue gun from Wal-Mart and some glue sticks. I even use the colored sticks sometimes, and omit the mylar completely. They all work great. Try one!