[LEFT]I started playing around with something a bit different for my summertime bass fishing. I subscribe to the theory that big flies catch big fish. It’s a top-water snake pattern that should dive about 1 - 2 inches on the retrieve and rise back to the surface between line strips. It’s seven inches long, tied with a Dragon Tail for the tail/body, black SemperFi hackle for the collar and a closed-cell foam popper head. I added a stinger hook attached with 20 lb. braided line for short strikes and Fly Lips to make it drop down an inch or two and wobble from side to side on the retrieve. This should give nice action to the 'body" of the snake. I added 3D eyes and a coat of UV epoxy to the head for durability. I’ll tie up a few more in the next week or so and post any changes I make. I’m looking forward to using this in the late afternoon and at dusk, hoping to catch some nice LM bass.
Thanks Scott. I really like your multi-photo ties as they show exactly how to do it. My goal at the bench is to tie simple, yet different patterns that are durable and catch fish. Nothing too fancy or that takes too long as I would be upset if/when I lose it. Take care and please keep sharing your beautiful work.
Sure, I’ll give it a try. My photography skills are about as good as my Pole Voulting skills, but I’ll give it a shot. The SBS that is, not the Pole vaulting;)
Jim, I remember back in the 1980’s when I was bass fishing with spinning and casting tackle, Bill Norman came out with a plastic worm type lure name the Snatrix. It had a snake head molded shape and a twister type tail that lay flat, the twister tail was thicker along the long edge. With no weight you could swim it along the surface with a very realistic look. Fish along grass lines loved it. You should have a similar experience.
