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/ deer hair / Flash / Flashabou / marabou / Ostrich / SMALLIE / Yellow /

Smallie snake fly

 
tied by Dble Haul
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Target Species: not available Freshwater Bass,
Recommended Region: Northeast US, Northwest US, Southeast US, Southwest US, Central US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook: Mustad 3366, size 2/0
Thread: Yellow, 3/0
Tail: Yellow ostrich herl
Tail flash: Pearl Flashabou
Collar: Two layers of yellow marabou
Head: Yellow Deer hair (spun, packed, and trimmed)
Tying Instructions: Tie in materials in the order listed. Trim the deer hair to a bullet head shape.
Presentation Tips: Lou Tabory developed his snake fly for stripers, and I must say that in black it's one of my favorites for fishing at night. I've been using smaller, brightly colored snake flies the past few seasons for smallmouth bass and have had a ball with the pattern. This pattern typically runs no more than a foot under the surface, so all strikes are very visual. When fish are inactive, a slow steady retrieve that leaves a wake is best. When they're active, a faster more erractic retrieve works better.