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The Simmons Snail

The Simmons Snail Fly

Hook Size

  • 10
  • 12


Hook Brand

  • Barbed
  • Barbless


Choose Quantity

  • 3
  • 6
  • 9
  • 12
  • 24


Estimated Dispatch Time

  • 1-3 Days
  • 3 Pack: $4.80, £3.60, €4.32
  • 12 Pack: $16.00, £12.00, €14.40
    (12 flies for the price of 10)

  • Selection Total: $4.80

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When should I fish with the The Simmons Snail?

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About the The Simmons Snail Trout Fly

The Simmons Snail is very attractive to Big brown trout. Unlike our other snails which are made with resin, the Simmons Snail is tied using traditional materials. Both types are equally successful, but there is definitely a different feel to fishing this snail.

Creator of this trout fly: Alan Simmons

Tier of this trout fly: Alan Simmons

Country of origin for this trout fly: New Zealand

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Rivers & Streams, Still Water

Pattern Dressings

  • Hook Size : 12-14 best but have gone as small as 16 when the fish are on very small snails.
  • Hook Type : Sedge
  • Thread : Strong thread like a kevlar.
  • Body : Dye Globug yarn with Dylon number 7 coffee. Also some dyed Emerald Number 25. Olive Dubbing mix.

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