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Hot Glue Egg |
HOOK:
THREAD:
EMBRYO:
EGG:
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Daiichi 2450 #10
Pink 6/0
Bead
Glue Stick, Orange
Glue Gun
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The Glue Egg (or MOE Egg) is one of the hottest clear water patterns you could ask for. Deadly on a wide range of species including Trout, Salmon and Steelhead. This egg pattern works well all year, but is especially effective while there are natural eggs in the river system.
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Step By Step:
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Start by wrapping a very secure thread base, ending in the center of the hook shank.
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Create a loop in the center of the thread base.
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* Make sure it’s long enough to work with.
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Thread a bead onto the loop.
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Tie the loop down to the shank of the hook and trim excess. Bead should be securely attached.
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Half hitch or whip finish. Do NOT use head cement to secure thread wraps, if you do it may cause problems with the hot glue.
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Assuming the glue gun is warm and ready to go, place enough glue on the bead to build it enough to the desired size.
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Results should come out like this... It takes a little practice.
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Additional Tips/Photos:
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- * The first couple times you try this, leave the tag end a bit long; shorten as you become proficient.
- Experiment with different bead and glue color combinations. Different glue colors over the same bead will drasticaly change the appearance, and vice versa.
- ALWAYS place the bead on TOP on the hook shank. Failure to do so will almost completely close the hook gap, making it impossible to attain a solid hook set.
- Under super clear water conditions these patterns work great. Use flourocarbon leaders!
- Take the wife and stop by your local craft store. They'll have a great selection of beads that work perfectly. Try the glow in the dark beads too.
- If your glue egg comes out a little bumpy, use a lighter to reheat it. The glue will soften back up and start to flow once again. Rotate the hook to obtain a perfectly round egg.
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| Tied By: Eric Zadorecky |
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