Egg / Pattern notes

Glo-Bug Egg

A small yarn sphere imitates a drifting fish egg.

From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 steps

Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.

Foundation
Cover the front third of the shank with thread.
Set the yarn
Place a compact bundle of yarn above the hook with the optional dot strand on top. Bind tightly at its midpoint.
Finish the thread
Wrap under the bundle, whip finish at the eye, and apply a tiny amount of cement.
Shape the egg
Lift the yarn and trim into a small rounded ball. Distribute fibers around the shank without filling the hook gap.

Beyond the bench

Dead-drift where loose eggs are naturally available. Fish to feeding fish downstream of spawning areas and keep away from active redds.

Tied by independent makers

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Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.