Hatch Imitations

Flies That Imitate Salmon Eggs

4 proven patterns designed to match salmon eggs across multiple life stages. From subsurface nymphs to surface duns, these are the flies that consistently fool selective trout.

Glo Bug fly pattern
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Glo Bug

When trout are gorging on eggs, nothing else comes close.

Sizes 10–16

Nuke Egg fly pattern
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Nuke Egg

The Nuke Egg is a smaller, more translucent version of the Glo Bug, tied with McFlyFoam for a realis

Sizes 12–16

Y2K Bug fly pattern
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Y2K Bug

The Y2K Bug features a bright center dot surrounded by a translucent veil of egg yarn, imitating a f

Sizes 10–14

Blood Dot Egg fly pattern
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Blood Dot Egg

A realistic egg pattern featuring a contrasting red or orange dot in the center of a pale egg body,

Sizes 10–14