The Eggie Special is a classic Michigan dry fly, designed by a Grayling, Michigan fly fishing legend, Eggie Bugby.
Deisgned in Michigan sometime between 1920-1950, the Eggie Special was once a popular fly in the area. Researched by Paul Beel, the pattern here is tied with the original dressing Eggie used.
Materials
- Hook: #10-12 dry fly - standard dry fly
- Thread: Black
- Tail: 3-4 turkey tail fibers
- Rib: Brown dry fly hackle
- Body: Yellow wool
- Wings: Barred ginger hackle tips
- Hackle: Brown and grizzly
How to Tie the Eggie Special
