Eggie Special

Eggie Special

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


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