This pattern is the work of British Columbian Kelly Davison. It originates from the famous Kamloops region. The pattern is sometimes called the Snow Cone or Snocone.

The Ice Cream Cone is meant to represent deep lying chironomid pupae. It is primarily a stillwater pattern that is especially effective when the naturals are staging. The pattern sinks quickly to depth where its white bead head, thought to indicate the gills of the natural, acts as a trigger point.

Fish the Ice Cream Cone using either a static presentation or a quick strip, both methods work especially well in conjunction with a high floating strike indicator. You can also fish this pattern employing a traditional nymphing setup with a floating line, long leader and a figure-eight or hand twist retrieve. To fish deep using a retrieve, try a sink tip or intermediate slow sinker to keep the fly at the right depth.