How to Rig & Fish Bead Eggs for Trout

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The bead or peg egg is a killing rig for both the fly and conventional angler when fishing during or after the spawn. Trout, salmon, and steelhead can't stop themselves from snapping up eggs as they flood the waters each spring and fall, and the bead egg is the most productive and humane rig to fish during these feeding frenzies. Unlike a traditional egg fly pattern or bait-egg that trout can easily swallow and have a tendency to cause greater mortality, the bead egg rig always cleanly hooks the fish on the corner of the mouth.
In this video, we will break down how to set up both a "Static Bead Egg Rig" & "Slide Bead Rig". We will demonstrate how to tie them on, how to test and choose the best colors and sizes of eggs, where to fish them, and how to weight and fish this rig in different types of water. You can pick up your own all-inclusive Ascent Fly Fishing Kit at: ascentflyfishing.com/peg-egg-...
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Thumbnail photo credit goes to John Perry, Owner of the Angler's Alibi Lodge in Alaska.

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@edlyons2511 5 лет назад

Great video Peter. I am just beginning the sport and appreciate learning the various techniques and how to fish ethically to keep the fisheries healthy for years of enjoyment

@dudeman12145 5 лет назад

One of the best and informative video out there! Just getting started and I've learned so much! Can't wait to try this up north Michigan next week!

@larrydynes6576 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. FYI anglers - note the instructions, and be sure to check local regulations. Per Wyoming fishing regulations a bead placed more than 2" above the eye of the hook is considered snagging. When used according to the instructions there shouldn't be a problem.

@AscentFlyFishing 4 года назад

Larry - when fishing for trout I wholeheartedly embrace and apply the 2-inch rule! Longer distances between the hook and egg will indeed see the hook wrapping under or into the gill plate which is completely unnecessary. When applying this technique for steelhead or salmon we are going to lengthen the distance. With their larger months, 5-6 inches might be the best length when fishing larger salmonids. Regs are typically created for a reason and are worth looking at!

@jbphil5116 4 года назад

Best informative video i've seen so far!

@briankane1191 4 года назад

Great video! Thanks.

@alexargyros7186 12 дней назад

This is a very helpful video. Thank you. Could I ask you a few questions? 1. What brand/model/size hook would you recommend when using 6mm pegged eggs for trout? 2. When I trail a small nymph behind an egg, I frequently foul hook fish. Is that inevitable, or is there a way to minimize such snagging?

@robbiesflytyingchannel 3 года назад

Very good!

@whateveratdotcom 3 года назад

i like it!

@AliMazinYousif 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Peter for such informative video. I was wondering if I could use this rig with Center pin- Float setup. Since Rainbows just finished spawning in here, Would this setup work ? What kind of an egg pattern i could use to target the browns, any difference or recommendation ? thanks

@prmcgehee 6 лет назад

"Take care of the fish and the fishing will take care of itself"

@AscentFlyFishing 5 лет назад

I couldn't have said it better myself!

@robertwilcken8431 2 года назад

Peter I just spoke to a guide who said when they hit the peg egg to set downstream so it doesn't come out . Is this a viable way to you since you said different

@scottm.franks8413 4 года назад

Is there an advantage to rigging with a peg or static?

@AscentFlyFishing 4 года назад

Scott - Great Question! Both rigs are very effective in hooking trout that are feeding on eggs, and the rig you decide to use is going to depend on one that you feel gives you the greatest responsiveness and ability to consistently hook up with fish. When fishing in weedy water or with a lot of algae on the rock I prefer the static rig. As your hook and egg drag through a clump of weeds, the static rig won't set the hook and it will require less time from you to constantly reset the rig. For me when the fish are just waking up to the egg bite and their takes are very subtle I prefer the slide-rig and feel that I consistently connect with more fish. Try both rigs and see what works for you. If you have success, please come back and share what worked for you with the community so that we can all grow and learn together! Tight Lines Friend!

@rileyezzo657 2 года назад

The idea that trout gorge themselves in anticipation of winter is a common misconception. They don’t hibernate, they’re not bears. Sure their metabolism slows down and they don’t feed as heavily once water temps drop but you can still catch trout all winter long.

@StephenWillard1 4 года назад

That's the thickest toothpick I've ever seen

@Habaneroranger 3 года назад

That looks like the south platte

@williamandrews4465 Год назад

Snell the hook, brother. It pulls straighter.

@counterpoint6718 5 лет назад

What about 10mm and 12mm eggs? In kits would be cool.

@AscentFlyFishing 5 лет назад

10-12mm would be great for salmon. We'll look at adding them to the shop. Keep an eye on ascentflyfishing.com for new products and egg sizes!

@counterpoint6718 5 лет назад

I will do that. Ideally those new sizes would include clear soft eggs. The few I have are impressive but limited suppliers and choices. My instincts tell me this is the future.

@AscentFlyFishing 4 года назад

Those would be some great salmon, char, and steelhead sizes. If Ascent were to create a salmon and steelhead kit with larger beads is that something you would be interested in purchasing? We want to invest in and create the tools that you need and aren't interested in peddling gear that will just crowd your vest or pack. Let us know what you want or need and we'll see what we can do!