Tying The Snake Fly (Black)

[@Check-Your-Fly]

Fantastic! I'm going to tie a few all black and a few all white with pearl flash. Maybe a are by shorter. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Some days the long ones work a treat I would suggest try a few with different lengths till you find the one you like best.

[@wansak2977]

Thanks sir , I'll ty a few today , nice fly, looks like getter, thanx again .

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Good luck!

[@marcocapozzella]

Not a fly i would fish but been fun to learn the tying method, i did wonder about the tangles etc as the braid still has a fair amount of movement so i have added a bit extra by threading the braid through the smallest size pearl or silver Mylar piping seems to keep it a bit more rigid between front and back end and adds that extra bit flash along the bottom. cheers for sharing once again.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Marco, Some folks just use backing braid to connect the two hooks and that works well. I am just not sure I want to compromise the mobility.

[@harryhudson5149]

Lindsay have you tried thin plastic covered wire instead of braid

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Harry, yes tried the intruder stuff but found it a bit to rigid.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Great pattern Lindsay! Have there been any difficulties casting it? That should be great because of the larger fish eating bigger leeches. In one lake I have netted leeches nine or ten inches long!!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Casts no problem on a #7 pal.

[@MrJimmuck]

Hi Lindsay … to cut braid you really need braid shears but you can do it with a razor blade of craft knife … atb Jim

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thx Jim.

[@petejubie7563]

what about super glue down the strip, and press the carp line into the glue?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I have not tried that Pete, I will give it a go. I did think about putting a stitch in the line and thought the hide. In the end it was too much hassle.

[@andywebster111]

Hi there me again, do the eyes on top not roll the fly over (upside down when fished ) Cat whiskers fly is tied with eyes under the hook eye to keep the fly on an even keel, just a thought from a fussy old so and so ha ha.Realy enjoying your sessions at the vice please keep them coming. Thanks.Cheers for the noo.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Andrew, Personally I have never had a problem with this and the fly fishes great in the water, lots of movement.

[@nicolelewis1828]

Lindsay, I've been wanting to tie this fly! Thanks for this. Can I use Chameleon mono? Instead of that carp stuff?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I have recently started using fly line backing its a bit stiffer and is much easier to manage when fishing these types of flies. Not sure you would get the same movement with mono.

[@ghodges7492]

With the EYES On top Doesn't the fly run upside down

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Not on this one it would if the chain eyes were heavier.

[@Check-Your-Fly]

Wee bit shorter. I hate auto correct! Lol!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Lol, happens to me all the time John.

[@andywebster111]

Ok that’s fine,cheers.