SteveGibson 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 My go-to fly in the surf for snook is my DT Variation, an offshot of the original DT Special. I tweaked the original over the years to suit my needs. It has accounted for more than 5,000 snook in the surf, including fish to 40 inches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 The DT Special is an awesome fly and I really like your variant with the red nose. Did the original recipe use eyes? I can't remember but I like the looks of them here. Will definitely tie up several of these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveGibson 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 The DT Special is an awesome fly and I really like your variant with the red nose. Did the original recipe use eyes? I can't remember but I like the looks of them here. Will definitely tie up several of these. No, the original DT did not have eyes. It was bascially a Stu Apte Tarpon Fly tied in all white. The tail feathers were splayed and the entire hook shank was wrapped. I do not splay the feathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2011 I didn't think it did, at least I never used them but I will now. Any specific reason you don't splay the feathers for this fly? Does it help the fly get down faster in the surf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestafred 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 Very nice Steve ! Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveGibson 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I didn't think it did, at least I never used them but I will now. Any specific reason you don't splay the feathers for this fly? Does it help the fly get down faster in the surf? I think it gets down a little quicker. I also added eyes because I believe a fly with eye produces more fish. Added epoxy: 1. to keep eyes on; 2. make fly more durable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailn'Jax 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Totally agree with the statement that a fly with an eye produces more fish. I have noticed this to be especially true when throwing at docklight snook and trout. I know when to change flies when I stop getting bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Murnane 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 What materials did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites