The egg-sucking leech is an artificial fly used in fly fishing. Its name comes from its resemblance to a leech in the process of consuming a fish egg. Around 1984, the late angler and shop owner, Will Bauer, popularized this iconic fly. Though it seemed to be built around Russell Blessing's 1967 wooly bugger, the egg-sucking leech simply added a wrap of bright chenille, giving the fly more visibility. The body of the fly is Chenille to match the fly color and the tip is bright orange to look like a small-rounded fish egg. It is effective for catching fish that might be interested in prey items such as leeches. It is popular for steelhead fishing. Get these to increase your fish bite rate on the water. This is one of the most effective patterns in the history of sport. This fly can be used to capture salmon, trout, bass, pike, and many other species of fish.