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
July 7, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hi Dave and all Cammiss’ Family, your videos are so great!!!
I’m writting you from Spain, (sorry for my English is no so good)
I’m a fisherman and I’m starting with Fly fishing, I learn more with your videos (I have it on my iPod and review all everyday)
I hope you will continue with this fantastic job…
when I caught a big trout with your flies you will knew that fact…
Thanks for all,
MARCOS BRAVO
(SPAIN)
July 7, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Hi Marcos
Thanks for your kind comments. Your English is OK. Good to know that the videos are helping you. There will be more to follow.
Keep me posted when you get your big fish. It seems that Spain is on a roll at the moment and it could be your lucky year.
Happy Fishing
DaveC. and the Team
July 10, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Congratulations for the great page, I have learned very with the lições. Jair Grandin Valinhos SP Brazil
July 10, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hi Jair
Thank you for your comments. Good to know we were able to help. The more you do the easier it gets.
Happy fishing
DaveC. and the Team
July 11, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Well done to you and the team as a new tyer ive learnt a lot from your vid’s. my wife tyed a
PTN and came out for a morning with me eight fish to her credit .
My daughter in law gave me a tail feather from a blue & yellow macaw what fly can i use this for?
thanks to all for your help and info
jim
July 12, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Hi Jim
Thanks for your comments. Good to know we were able to help. It can be a big bonus if your wife can tie flies………it will give you more time to fish. Well done Mrs Brown , 8 fish in a session cant be bad.I can only suggest you use the macaw tail feather instead of the pheasant . You never know what they take our creations for.
Happy Fishing Both
DaveC. and the Team
July 13, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Hi Dave,
A little advice if you may, i am look to buy some good hackle feathers for flies size 10-18 not ready for smaller yet, I read somehwere there is not much differance between grade 1 & 2 but 3 was not always good. but what grade would you advice? and what would be best for my hook sizes? saddles or necks? Standard or Micro Barb?
This is the site i was looking at… http://www.fly-fishing-tackle.co.uk/acatalog/Metz_Cock.html
It is so confusing on which ones to get as i dont fully understand the differances. and when to apply what feathers, my fly’s look ok but nothing like shop grade ones, as my hackles always let me down. ether they break, or they are not stiff enough or just dont have good texture arround the hook. (they are not easy to wind through.)
Thanks again
Dennis
August 8, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Hello David! How are you? It is a very easy fly to ty, and very effective in Chile is you are looking for salmon of the Pacific. I haven´t hear if is a good fly for Argentina…
Regards.