Mixing colours with a contrasting centre creates an egg impression
Mixing colours with a contrasting centre creates an egg impression
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Mixing colours with a contrasting centre creates an egg impression
How to do it: Mix yarn colours with a contrasting centre for an egg impression
Mistake it fixes: Using a single colour without contrast for egg patterns
Why it works: Contrasting centres imitate egg yolks, giving a realistic egg impression.
When it matters most: Fly tying, egg patterns