How to tie a mini Snooby (Snake / Booby)

Stinger Hook: Hanak H266 #10
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0 Purple
Conector: Fly line backing
Zonker Strip: Comp Candy (Pink/Black)
Body: Hends No 18
Front Hook: Hanak H970 BL
Booby Eyes: Foam Block formed into booby eyes.
I know, I know it's monstrous and what self respecting fly fisherman would tie such a thing? Well, one that wants to catch fish!
The snake is an absolutely lethal fly and of course the booby needs no introduction. Combine the two and you get a 'Snooby'. This is a killer combination that will simply put fish in your net when all else fails.

[@wgraham5327]

Lovely fly. I use a needle to thread the braid through the pelt of the zonker strip, you might need to thread a loop of wire through first, tucks the braid up flush with the zonker strip and stops the hook kicking round and casting the braid. You only need to thread through about a centimetre.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I give will give that a go.

[@TheTroutFlyFisherman]

A nice reminder for me to get some tied up for when it is roasting!! 👍🏻

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Oh yes! I bet they would go well on Farmoor ;-)

[@davidfraser4083]

Hi Lindsay, just tying your mini Snooby and rather than using Hens number 18 I have used the material from the Zonker strip originally removed to get strip attached and it makes lovely dubbing . Just saving some money. Big Davie.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I am all about ways to save money pal, I am sure it will work just as well.

[@davidfraser4083]

Thanks Lindsay, it hides the joints. Illlet you know if it works. Cheers big Davie.

[@garywilson9073]

Hi Lindsay, Great video as alway. A quick question, would you use this as a point fly fishing the washing line or would you tend to fish it solo do to it’s size. If so what line would you tend to start with? Thanks Gary

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Only on its own around a 10’ leader and best on a fast glass or DI3.

[@nicolelewis1828]

I like to put two hooks on mine: one on the front and one on the back.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I have tried that but you just don't get the same movement.

[@johndonaldson7449]

love all your videos that looks deadley

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You won't regret tying a few of these up buddy.

[@user-ed8zt5hr2l]

супер! пошёл вязать)))

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Cheers buddy.

[@lentrim5444]

I like to catch fish so I'll tie a few up but I'll have to keep it hidden from my more 'purist' mates!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You should, those fly tying police man they would empty your box.......lol