Snake flies for Salmon?

[granters]

Hi folks

Just got back from a day trying out some snakes i tied up with a few interesting observations.

I much preferred a very sparse dressing (a few strands of bucktail, with a few strands of goat over) .

Try dropping them in some swirling water, the movement is unbelievable.

I found that the wind really affected them, due to the size, so i'm going to add a wee bit of weight at the head for blustery days, to get it out a bit straighter.

As soon as i saw the pattern in the water i was amazed and will fish these with the utmost confidence.

Tried a lot of different techniques, it really is a versatile fly (before you ask, i never caught nowt, but when do i ever ;D)

In fast water i tried a "czech nymph" style swing. Just cast upstream and let it swing down naturally. The weight of the hook gives it a lovely wiggle. As the line swings the fly begins to sweep upwards, looks great.

Also tried casting square, collie dog style, stripping it slowly. This is where the goat hair really starts to move.

Finally, standard 45degree cast, but "bouncing" the rod tip slightly. Really gets it moving.

I can really see these being a success and i'll certainly be fishing snakes again. Really interested to hear if anyone does any damage with them. Such a nice change from the norm.

[ibrox]

Hi Granters,

I accquired some A1 snakes from DAZ and I can't wait to give them a swim, normally I fish for seatrout but I'll be chucking these at the salmon too, they look the business.

When I get out and try them I'll let you know how they do.

[elwyman]

I started using snakes for sea trout 2 seasons ago.

Had some success with them fishing late at night on an intermediate line with various fast sink braids, depending on the water height.

They do look nice in the water, simple black & silver patterns do well and I've heard of orange/yellow/gold catching salmon in daytime spates.

[granters]

There's the other bonus, you can always pick up a sea trout or 2! Like i said, don't be put off by the length. I found that the slighly longer ones actually moved a wee bit better. Keep us posted mate

[ibm59]

You have pm.

[speycaster]

try inserting a piece of bonsia wire in the braid then you can put a kink in them to make the wobble snake

[speycaster]

here are a few snakes for the salmon they can be tied in all your favourite patterns

the bottom two have been fitted with wire so they can be bent to cause the snake to wobble