The Egg Fly
Strictly speaking this is not a fly, something it has in common with many of the creations invented in recent years.
However it does have its place in the fly box.
The origins of this fly can be attributed to our American cousins. It was designed to imitate the salmon eggs which get dislodged from the redds when the salmon are spawning, and which are greedily devoured by waiting trout.
This is all a long way from our stocked stillwaters in the UK where it can be effective on its day for browns and rainbows. I have used them occasionally with some success on rivers.
The Materials required could not be simpler.
- Hook - fine wire, wide gape, fly hook sizes 10/12 (kamasan 160)
- Tying thread - red, fluorescent red or orange.
- Egg fly yarn, fluorescent orange,pink,red, or yellow.
I have found the most popular to be a mix of orange and pink.
Once you have followed the simple steps to create a ‘fluffy ball’ you can trim to the size and shape to suit yourself.
Best fished with an intermediate flyline.
David Cammiss
Posted by David Cammiss
