Tie a more realistic Egg

This is a slight variation from the more well known antron egg. I like this fly because it is far more durable and is a little easier to tie and you can find a wider variety of colors to match local fisheries.

The list of materials that you will need to tie this fly are as follows:

Scud hook or egg hook
White thread (UTC 70 Denier or equivalent)
Egg yarn (Color of Choice
Red Dubbing (I used wool, but antron or other dubbings will work as well)
Super Glue (This is important as it will prevent the back of the egg from getting loose and ruining the pattern

[jimpatterson]

I sure like the fly tying alot. there are numerous flies to learn from. Time to level up my experience. Thanks to all whom contribute to this series!!!! 5 stars

[ipod]

One of the best uses of a mass bundle of egg yarn. Fantastic pattern fella

[ronaldgarrett]

That is a great looking egg and good explanation of tying steps, between this egg and sucker spawn I should be catching fish thanks for the pattern.

[jaystrachan]

Really like your egg pattern tight lines Jim 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[idahobluechild]

Nice egg pattern. Looks great when wet. Your videos are keeping me very busy. My Montana buddies will die when then they see my fly boxes filled with your flies. Keep up the good work.

[carisantu]

Simple and very easy to do. Thank you for sharing your good sets

[WatersEquipment]

I can't wait to try this one. I'm waiting on my new scissors to arrive, the ones I have are junk :) Thanks for the great video!

[HuntingCreatures]

if you want it to look "prettier" on the tied end, just paint the thread with a similar color of the hook and then make some wraps over the flared yarn, whip finish and super glue.

[HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

yay for rocky mountain browns =) Eastern Idaho is a magnificent area! I'd live there in the west shadow of the Tetons if I could live anywhere besides under Mt Timpanogos Utah.

[garysens]

Can't wait to try this pattern out here in the mid west looks killer

[stephenp.]

I'm definitely trying this today! For some reason, I can't master the basic egg pattern, as my yarn gets all stringy and thin when I make my cut (even using the straw method). This might be easier for me. Plus, the glue seems to make it all more robust. Thanks!

[nicholasdeluca]

Really nice, as always.
Can you tell me which whipping tool you use? I like how sturdy your working portion is, the one I'm using not nearly as thick or sturdy, and I understand that that are applications for both thick and thinner.
As always, thank you.

Nick in Redfield Arkansas.

[tylerjohnson]

Never talented fly tier. I live near Goose Creek in Alaska. Thank you. Like you style.

[valentin]

It looks very nice. Thanks for Sharing. When are you using this kind of pattern?

[gangunitsergeantmartinez]

Nice technique! Thank you for sharing.

[justinmcgee]

What do you think about using a red brass bead for the yolk? Would it work ok?

[leonardchecchio]

Great looking egg. Ever use eggstasy yarn?

[bape]

Great video and fly! do you add super glue to the body as well?

[hyoutdoors]

Maybe some head cement and dry overnight, and then super glue them all the next day. I do this with the jigs I tie and never ever lose hair.

[gophercatcher]

thanks, i'll try it when i get to feeling better. i'm near idaho falls, if u have a boat will ya take me fishing?