Egg Patterns: Glo Bug Yarn or McFlyFoam

[Andrew Barclay]

That’s the main question right there.

[Tim Pommer]

McFly Foam, no question.

[Andrew Barclay]

Thanks Tim.

[Zach Matthews]

I like McFlyFoam too.

[Zach Matthews]

PS – Tie a couple the size of a dime (huge!)

[mark s]

Agree with both these guys.

[Tim Pommer]

McFly foam definitely compresses better and forms a much better once cut.

[Simon Chu]

Mcfly foam no question and use kevlar or GSP thread if you can. You’ll be able to really crank down hard when tying.
Really sharp scissors will help too Andrew.

Keep your eggs

[lee church]

I can attest to the “really sharp scissors,” that’s key!!

[Aaron Otto]

Don’t pass by beads and good old nail polish.

[Andrew Barclay]

Thanks guys.

[lee church]

I’ve done it two ways.

1. you could wrap some lead before you start on the bare hook then tie your egg over it. Its nice for swift runs.

2. fish it in tandum w/ another weighted fly…which is how I do it most of the time.

[Zach Matthews]

Functionally, the bead at the front increases my takes, not the other way around.

[Steve K.]

Andrew,

You can order your beads here: http://www.troutbeads.com/

Be forewarned…..you may need to “match the bead” just like you match the hatch. No matter how many beads you take with you….you never seem to have the right size and color that the fish are keying on. I have a basic selection simply because I do a lot of wilderness fishing and flyshops are not an option. The beauty of buying beads on location is the ability to get the “hot bead” and maybe a little additional info regarding the area.

I’ve never used McFly Foam but have used the glo bug yarn….I concur with what’s been mentioned…..sharp scissors and tight wraps.

I ordered a glue gun and some sticks from The Fly Shop in Redding CA and that is the ticket for glueing the egg to the hook shank when tying ESLs. I even tied some nasty looking Regurgitaing ESLs.

The oversized egg that Zach mentions is sometimes referred to in AK as a Fat Freddie. Check out the message board at http://www.alaskaflyfish.net for some tips on painting beads and tying glo bugs.

Just a word of note…..the regs regarding pegged bead usage is somewhat difficult to understand….depending on what stream you are on…..when fishing in AK.

Good luck.

[lee church]

Not to take over Andrew’s post or anything but as I mention earlier I’ll be up there end of Aug.

[Steve K.]

Lee,

I use a Tiemco hook….the same one you use to tie egg patterns….or scuds. Size 12. I have them downstairs in the Man Cave and will get the model number for you if someone doesn’t chime in soon.

[lee church]

You’re a good man.

[Steve K.]

I just checked my bead box and I’m using size 10 (not 12) hooks…..TMC 105 but I’m sure any scud hook would probably suffice.

I’ve never used fluoro. One thing I’ve been told….and it seems to be true to a degree…Alaskan rainbows are not nearly as leader shy as the fish in the lower 48. I typically use 3X and 4X tippet for trout in AK.

[lee church]

Much obliged kind Sir.

[mark s]

To be honest, it’s probably personal preference on what hooks you like.

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