Booby Snake
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Description
The Booby Snake fly, developed by UK angler Rob Edmunds, combines the enticing movement of the traditional Snake fly with the buoyant properties of the Booby fly. This innovative pattern features foam eyes that provide lift, allowing it to hover above submerged vegetation or structure, making it particularly effective in stillwater environments.
Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.
Pro Tip
Single Fly Setup: Due to its large profile, fish the Booby Snake as a single fly on a sturdy leader (8 lb+ fluorocarbon) measuring between 5 to 10 feet. This setup aids in turning over the cast and minimizes tangles, especially when using 6-9wt rods.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Front: Size 8 long-shank streamer hook; Rear: Size 10 stinger hook
- Thread: Black 6/0 or 140 Denier
- Body: Zonker strip (color to match local baitfish)
- Eyes: Foam cylinders (3-5mm diameter) tied at the head for buoyancy
- Connection: Braided line or wire to link front and rear hooks
- Tail: Extended zonker strip from the rear hook for added movement
Fly Tying Video
From: Fulling Mill