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Posts tagged "sucker roe"

Sucker Spawn Egg Fly

Posted by Jeanne Kraimer - March 10, 2012

Sucker Spawn Egg PatternThis fly represents a clump of eggs released from either a walleye or a sucker, where it gets its name. It is easy to tie and looks very realistic when wet. Do know that if you tie it in oranges and in larger sizes to imitate steelhead or salmon eggs, it will tend to be fairly heavy and can easily drag a bit.

The material for the sucker spawn varies; some tiers choose to use angora yarn, small amounts of egg yarn, Aunt Lydia’s Sparkle Yarn to name just a few. Find what looks good to you and have some of these flies in your box. I use Needleloft yarn available at craft shops.

Sucker Spawn Recipe

Sucker Spawn MaterialsHook:      TMC 105 #6-10, Gamakatsu C14S #8 -12, TMC 2457 #8-12
Thread:    Uni 6/0 – Lt. Cahill
Body:       Needleloft in both yellow and light yellow

Tying Instructions

Sucker Spawn - Step 1Step 1.Insert hook into vise and wrap a thread base from the hook eye to above the hook barb.

Sucker Spawn - Step 2Step 2. Take about 5” of each color thread and separate the two strands, using one of each color.

Sucker Spawn - Step 3Step 3. Lay the yarn parallel along the hook shank and wrap back towards the bend in the hook.

Sucker Spawn - Step 4Step 4. Take one strand of yarn and twist in your fingers stopping just before the
material double overs onto itself, then fold over, to make a loop and tie down.

Sucker Spawn - Step 5Step 5. Repeat with both strands/colors and vary it up a little for a realistic look.
(Notice how the different colors are on both sides of the hook shank?)

Sucker Spawn - Step 6Step 6. Whip finish.

Sucker Spawn Egg PatternA complete Sucker Spawn Egg Pattern

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