Ball & Skein Egg

The Ball & Skein Egg, designed by RIO Products, is an innovative fly pattern that simulates the loose skein of eggs or a single egg, mimicking the natural presentation that attracts trout, salmon, and steelhead. For years, anglers have used roe sacks, Corkies, yarn, or Oakie Drifters to represent fish eggs in the water, but the Ball & Skein Egg provides a fly angler's version of this highly effective tactic. The design of this fly features a clump of bright, vibrant material that represents either a loose cluster of eggs or a single egg drifting in the current, a presentation that fish find irresistible, particularly during the spawning season.

Match the Hatch with Egg Color: Fish will often key in on the color of the eggs during the spawn, so adjust the color of the Ball & Skein Egg based on the species you are targeting. For salmon and steelhead, bright colors like orange and pink are highly effective, while a more subdued yellow or cream color might work best for trout.