How to Tie a Fly – Ultra Egg | Fly Vision™ by Johnny Utah

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This video demonstrates how to tie the Ultra Egg, a simple, highly effective egg fly pattern originated by Johnny Utah with inspiration from Jeff Blood’s Blood Dot. The Ultra Egg is built with a minimal set of materials and a unique technique that places yarn inside a thread loop, not as dubbing. This results in a clean, compact egg shape with a distinctive dot or yolk that imitates natural trout eggs, fertilized roe, or attractor forms. The fly works exceptionally well in both coldwater and warmwater settings and is equally effective for trout, steelhead, and panfish.

This pattern is ideal for fly tyers looking for a beginner-friendly fly that actually produces fish. The tying process teaches foundational skills like thread control, yarn management, and loop handling—without the need for complicated tools or advanced techniques. The Ultra Egg can be tied in a variety of color combinations, but the traditional version uses pale egg tones with a bright orange dot to mimic natural drift eggs or provide contrast in stained water.

This fly is especially useful during spawning season, when trout, steelhead, or other species are feeding on loose eggs in the drift. It also serves as a top attractor pattern in egg-heavy fisheries or where sight-based feeding is triggered by color and contrast.

🧵 Materials for the Ultra Egg:
Hook: Preferred egg hook, such as Daiichi 1510 or 1150
Thread: White Uni 8/0 or similar smooth nylon thread
Egg Body: White or pale yellow acrylic yarn (acts as the base mass)
Dot/Yolk: Steelhead orange Micro Glo-Bug yarn (or any yolk color variation; standard Glo-Bug yarn may be split for thinner segments)
The tying technique involves creating a thread loop, loading it with aligned yarn fibers, and spinning it to form a consistent egg shape. The dot or yolk is placed strategically to give the fly the appearance of a fertilized egg or attractor target. This method allows for a more durable and better-proportioned fly compared to traditional egg yarn stacking or folding techniques.

The fly is completed with a whip finish, and with minimal material buildup near the eye, it remains easy to rig and drift with precision. This pattern holds its shape well over time and can be tied in bulk for use across multiple species and seasons.

🐟 When and Where to Fish the Ultra Egg:
During spawning runs (fall, winter, or spring depending on species)
In rivers, creeks, or tailwaters where trout or steelhead are active
In stillwater settings where panfish respond to egg imitations
In murky or stained water where the color contrast draws strikes
The Ultra Egg works in a variety of rigs:

Drifted solo under an indicator
Paired with a nymph in a two-fly system
Dropped below a buoyant dry fly or foam attractor
On the bottom of a euro-nymphing rig for visual targeting
This is a pattern that offers instant recognition in the water. Whether you're fishing pressured stockers, natural trout, steelhead staging near gravel beds, or even warmwater fish like bluegill and crappie, the Ultra Egg provides the silhouette and contrast needed to initiate a response.

🧠 Why the Ultra Egg Works:
Egg patterns are a key food source in many systems
The thread loop technique increases durability and form retention
The yolk dot mimics fertilized eggs or acts as a visual strike trigger
Its simplicity allows for fast batch tying and repeat consistency
For fly tyers, this pattern helps reinforce thread handling, symmetry, and material control. For anglers, it’s a dependable go-to in changing water conditions. You can adjust egg size by modifying yarn density or loop diameter, and customize dot color to match water clarity, pressure, or fish mood.

This video includes clear macro visuals and tying steps designed to help fly tyers of all experience levels understand the technique behind one of the most effective egg fly patterns you can tie.

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