How To Tie The Nuke Egg

Learn how to tie Nuke Egg fly pattern, including a video tutorial and a full material list. Improve your fly-tying skills and know-how here!

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Join Karl as he ties the Nuke Egg, an essential egg pattern for early season fishing. This pattern is particularly effective during spawning, utilizing McFlyFoam for ease of tying and Hareline Egg Veil for a realistic translucent appearance in water. The recommended hook sizes range from 8 to 14, making it versatile for different fishing conditions. If you find this video helpful or have any tips on tying the Nuke Egg, be sure to leave a comment below and don't forget to subscribe for more fly fishing content!

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Hook: Daiichi 1150 (size 8)

Thread: Danville 6/0 (White)

Body: McFlyFoam Fly Tying Yarn (Orange)

Veil: Hareline Milky White Egg Veil

Step 1

Start by creating a thread base along the front third of the hook shank, as shown.

Step 2

Tie in a clump of McFlyFoam Egg Yarn on top of the hook shank, centered within your thread base.

Step 3

Using your thumb and forefinger, pinch the McFlyFoam fibers upright and trim them to approximately ½ inch.

Step 4

Take a small pinch of Hareline Milky White Egg Veil and fold it over the thread. Secure with 2–3 wraps, then complete 2–3 whip finishes. Apply a drop of superglue to the thread wraps for added durability.

Step 5

Trim the Egg Veil just behind the hook bend. Pull any loose fibers over to cover any bare spots or exposed Egg Yarn.

Your Nuke Egg is ready to be fished!