Orvis

Egg Fly

$2.49

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Description

Catch more migratory fish with this standard egg fly pattern.

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

bottom

Action

dead-drift imitation

Conditions

clear water, current, cold water

Field Notes

Use this egg pattern when trout or other migratory fish are feeding on drifting eggs, especially in and below spawning areas. It is typically fished dead-drift under an indicator or as part of a nymph rig in cold, clear water or moderate current.

Pros

  • Simple, effective imitation of fish eggs
  • Good choice for migratory fish and spawning-season conditions
  • Easy to fish in a nymph rig

Cons

  • Can be less effective away from spawning periods
  • Small profile may be hard to see in dirty water

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