How To Tie The Y2K Egg Fly

Follow Karl as he shows us how to tie a very easy egg pattern, The Y2K. If you fish a lot of eggs, this is one that you will want to have in your fly box!

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Today we're taking a look at the Y2K fly-tying tutorial. Developed by David Knowles in late 1999, the Y2K is a quick and easy egg pattern requiring minimal materials, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced tyers. Don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more fly fishing content!

We've put together a kit that contains all the materials you need to tie this exact fly pattern.

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Materials:

Hook: Daiichi 1120 (Size 12)

Bead: Spirit River Tungsten Bead (1/8 Gold)

Thread: Danville 6/0 Flymaster Thread (White)

Body: McFlyFoam Fly Tying Yarn (Orange & McCheese)

Step 1

Slide a small tungsten bead up to the hook eye. Attach your thread just behind the bead and build up several tight wraps to form a dam that locks the bead firmly in place.

Step 2

Select two colors of McFlyFoam Yarn. Tie in one strip of each color on top of the hook shank, using firm, overlapping thread wraps to secure them tightly so they don't rotate or slip.

Step 3

Work your thread forward to just behind the bead and complete 2–3 whip finishes to lock everything in place. Apply a small drop of superglue to the thread wraps and allow it to fully cure before moving on.

Step 4

Trim both strands of McFlyFoam down evenly, shaping them into a compact, round profile that mimics the silhouette of a small fish egg.

Your Y2K Egg fly is ready to fish!