Estaz Egg

Fly: Loren Williams, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad Signature CO68
Thread: Pink
Tail: BubbleGum KF
Body: Pink Estaz

Note: Jim Rusher and Fran Verdoliva popularized the use of estaz for Lake Ontario steelhead. The estaz egg is quick and simple to tie, inexpensive, and behaves like an actual egg. I dislike commercial “glo-bugs” because the egg yarn (or foam) is too buoyant. Real eggs tumble, not bounce. The tail is nice, but entirely optional.

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