Catching More Trout with the Estaz Egg Fly
I've seen a lot of fancy flies in my boxes over the years, but honestly, the estaz egg fly is the one that saves the day more often than not when the fish are being picky. There's something about that sparkly, messy little ball of synthetic chenille that drives trout, steelhead, and salmon absolutely wild. It's not the most "artistic" pattern you'll ever tie—it definitely won't win any beauty contests at a traditional fly-tying show—but if your goal is to actually put a bend in your rod, it's hard to beat. ...