Hareline Dubbin, Inc. Zonker Tape

The adhesive tape offers a much lower profile than wire, allowing you to add weight without creating a bulky, uneven body. It is also easier to shape and manipulate, making it ideal for streamers where you want a specific, streamlined silhouette.

Yes, the material is highly malleable and easy to trim. You can cut it to the exact width and length needed to fit any hook size, from smaller nymphs to large streamer hooks.

The adhesive is designed to hold the tape in place while you wrap your materials over it. However, for long-term durability and to prevent the tape from shifting during casting, it is best practice to secure it with thread wraps or a light coating of head cement.

Not at all. Because it is thin and malleable, it conforms easily to the hook shank without springing back like thicker wire. It lays flat, which makes building up the rest of your fly much smoother.

Yes, lead is dense, so even a small strip provides noticeable weight to help your flies sink quickly. It is an effective way to get your patterns down into the strike zone without needing heavy bead heads.