Zonker Strips: Create lifelike movement and texture in flies. 

In fly dressing, rabbit strips are strips of tanned rabbit hide, with the fur still attached, used to create lifelike movement and texture in flies, particularly streamers and jigs. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

• What they are:

Rabbit strips are vertical or horizontal cuts made in rabbit hide, with the hair still on. 

• Types:
• Standard strips: Cut along the grain of the hide, creating long, soft fibers. 
• Crosscut strips: Cut across the grain, resulting in shorter, more dense fibers. 
• Uses:
• Streamer tails and bodies: The soft, flowing fibers create a natural, pulsating movement in the water. 
• Jig legs and bodies: The durable rabbit fur adds a natural look and feel to jigs. 
• Matuka flies: Rabbit strips are a key material for dressing these popular flies. 
• Why use them:
• Lifelike movement: The soft, flowing fibers create a natural, pulsating movement in the water. 
• Durability: Rabbit fur is more durable than feathers or bucktail, making it a good choice for flies that will be used in rough conditions. 
• Versatility: Rabbit strips can be used in a wide variety of fly patterns, both freshwater and saltwater. 
• Examples of fly patterns that use rabbit strips:
• Streamers: Rabbit strip streamers are popular for targeting a variety of fish, including trout, salmon, and steelhead. 
• Jigs: Rabbit strips are used to create realistic and effective jigs for a variety of fish, including bass, pike, and musky. 
• Matuka flies: These flies are known for their effectiveness in catching a variety of fish, including tarpon, bonefish, and permit.