islander727 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 Swap is closed. Each of us will tie eight flies. If you haven't received my address, PM me. Thanks, guys. Due date July 31. 1. islander 727 -received 2. FlatsRoamer -received 3. add147 4. agn54 -received 5. fshng2 -received 6. caloosa bug -received 7. Old Hat -received 8. vicente -received 9. vicrider -received Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I have no idea what a snook even is but I will give this swap a try! I will have to Google it to see what I have gotten myself into...LOL...Count me in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 Flats will probably tie a bunch of schminnows. I've only caught two snook on flies so I will pass this time after tying a bunch of crabs that were definitely laborious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I'll jump in on this one. I had to miss the crab swap so don't want to miss this too. Add147, to be honest, any generic baitfish will do. In fact, pretty much any bass pattern will work well since they hit the same artificials and in the same colors (firetiger works especially well). I used to know a guy that regularly caught snook on plastic worms. Since pretty much any baifish pattern can be a snook fly, I think I'll do one specifically designed for them and do a small white baitfish designed for the beaches and dock lights. maybe a DT special if I have the hackle or something similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 I have no idea what a snook even is but I will give this swap a try! I will have to Google it to see what I have gotten myself into...LOL...Count me in! I have no idea either ha ha! Count me in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Yep, and here's some good ideas if you didn't save this from other thread. https://backwaterflyfishing.com/2016/06/24/top-7-snook-flies-for-this-season/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 For those who don't know what a snook is. Awesome fish! Like a very smart bass on steroids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Waiting and watching, before I commit. I would have loved to had a fly rod in hand the day I took the second picture. Homosassa springs state park would have frowned upon the notion though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 They look like a cross between a carp and a bass...LOL...How do they taste? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 According to my wife, better than any other fish in south Florida. Grouper and snapper included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks for the Snook info & pics Vicrider, Saltybum, & Caloosa bug. Very beautiful fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Commit, Calooosa! I'd love to put one of your streamers in front of those fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Alright, I'm in. Quick question about hooks. I have a bunch of Gamagatsu #2 octopus hooks, and #1 & 1/0 Owner ssw..are these acceptable for the salt? Would something else be better with the same style? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2017 Owner description of ssw: trolling or mooching for salmon in salt water. Also excellent for baiting walleye, bass, tarpon and other inshore species. Both will work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2017 https://youtu.be/u3ctgyod1w0 A little motivation for everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites