Floating Snail Patterns

kglissmeyer · February 11, 2009, 7:49pm

Anybody have or know of a good floating snail pattern? I’ve seen one on FAOL, but it’s not the same shape as my local snails which seem to be pretty common in most places. Anyway, if you have info I’m interested to see and hear about it.
Thanks.
Kelly

DDRRedneck500 · February 11, 2009, 10:49pm

ive seen one really good one, cant remember the name though. the shell was made of a strip of thin sheet foam, rolled up and glued. poke a hole through it to mount it on a hook, and tie in some mono eyes.

kglissmeyer · February 11, 2009, 11:16pm

Thanks for the tip. Maybe I can even figure one out, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want more ideas and tips. I’ve got a local spring creek that seems to have a regular snail “hatch”, and the big Brownies just love 'em.

gbflytyer · February 11, 2009, 11:32pm

kg
whassupp i have one i can show you. piece of cake. will you be at jimmy’s on saturday?
g

maodiver · February 11, 2009, 11:35pm

From Ralph Cutter’s Site

http://www.flyline.com/fly_patterns/dry_flies/floating_snail/

Dansker · February 12, 2009, 1:59am

Try the gartside wet mouse…maybe with a little foam under…google it…
Ulrik

Panfisha · February 12, 2009, 2:09am

Google can do wonders.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw/92198fotw.php

bugman · February 12, 2009, 2:38am

never thought about a snail fly before… ive gotta give that a try…

kglissmeyer · February 12, 2009, 4:40pm

Thanks Gary, I’ll make a point to be there.

Kelly

kglissmeyer · February 12, 2009, 4:42pm

Thanks, Panfisha. Unfortunately that’s the one I mentioned that wasn’t the same as the snails in my favorite spring creek, but maybe I can use the concept to come up with one that matches those critters. Shouldn’t be much of a stretch.

I’ll post my results after I get it figured out.

Kelly.

Hare_s_Ear · February 14, 2009, 3:34am

Rainy’s float foam in white makes excellent snail patterns. Each package has the instructions. Pease a cake to tie. Color with a permanent marker. Bill

gbflytyer · February 14, 2009, 9:34pm

kelly
you didn’t show up. if i could ever figure out how to post a photo i here i could attacha pic
best fishes
gary

JohnScott · February 14, 2009, 10:50pm

Gary -

I’ll send you an outline for posting photos. Check for a PM in a few minutes.

John

gbflytyer · February 15, 2009, 12:15am

kglissmeyer · February 15, 2009, 12:33am

Hey GB, awesome pic! Wasn’t I on that trip? Something seems familiar.

gbflytyer · February 15, 2009, 12:58am

yes when my camera battery charges i will post pics of snail flies.

thanks john

gary

gbflytyer · February 15, 2009, 4:24am

kelly
here are a couple of snail flies i use.

kglissmeyer · February 16, 2009, 5:40pm

Thanks Gary. The second fly appears to use Ostrich, is that right?

gbflytyer · February 16, 2009, 7:58pm

yes it is. have fun with it and let the imagination go
gary