Eggs on a jig hook are always a good idea, but one day Brigham came in wide-eyed talking about a magic egg pattern. This one is too easy to pass up and with the new squishenille there are tons of color options. If this fly is good enough for Brig, it’s good enough for me.
Material List
Hook : Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook - 16
Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Neon Colors - 1/8" (3.3mm) - Fl. Orange
Bead (Alternate 1): Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Fl. Orange - 3.2mm
Bead (Alternate 2): Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.5mm (9/64") - Fire Orange
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Fl. Orange
Thread (Alternate 1): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - Fl. Orange
Chenille: Micro Flexi Squishenille UV - Fl. Cheese #128
Chenille (Alternate 1): Medium Flexi Squishenille UV - Fl. Orange #137
Chenille (Alternate 2): FNF 3mm Chewing Gum Worm Chenille - Biscuit
Chenille (Alternate 3): FNF 3mm Chewing Gum Worm Chenille - AmberMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below