Cutter's Floating Snail

	Tying Instructions	Materials: Hook: TMC 9300 #10-14 Thread: Danville Black 6/0 Hackle: Dun Saddle Hackle Body: Brown Krystal Chenille
	Notes: This pattern was developed by Ralph Cutter, local guide out of Nevada City, CA. A simple fly to tie, Ralph attributes it's success to the translucent Chenille that emits a perfect glow and the hackle which gives a halo sillouette to the fly appearance from under the water. But readily admits that "any old beetle pattern probably works just as well". Fish this pattern where snails are abundant, especially in alkaline lakes. Look for snails in the foam lines or shorelines of the lakes. Use a floating line with a greased leader within 2 inches of the fly.

Variations:
Green Sparkle Snail	Materials: Hook: TMC 2457, #14 Weight: 5 leadfree wire wraps Thread: Danville Black 6/0 Body: Green Ice Dubbing Hackle: 2 turns Dun Saddle Hackle
Black Sparkle Snail	Materials: Hook: TMC 2457, #14 Weight: 5 leadfree wire wraps Thread: Danville Black 6/0 Body: Black Krystal Chenille Hackle:2 turns Dun Saddle Hackle