Bigger Pike and Tarpon patterns use the cross-cut stuff, like this one here that uses both types. I try to use other materials as the zonkers tend to hold a lot of water and make for difficult casting. The raccoon looks to be a bit wispier so it may shed water a bit better, albeit at a premium price.
You can tie a half-and-half with a zonker replacing the feathers when going after larger blues and other toothy critters. Many times the blues will bite the tails off your flies if not overly aggressive and the zonker strips will hold up better. Just remember to strip the hide where you tie in as Danny says and dont forget to post the first bit to prevent fouling.
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