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)