🪱 The Story Behind the Squirmy Egg Fly
Invented by Shannon Olson — I’ve Got Bugs (Oklahoma, USA)
For years, anglers have mixed and modified fly patterns in search of something that moves better, flashes harder, or triggers a strike when nothing else will. That’s exactly how the Squirmy Egg was born — right here in Oklahoma.
The Squirmy Egg was created and first tied by Shannon Olson, owner of I’ve Got Bugs, combining the lifelike motion of squirmy-worm material with the visibility and profile of an egg imitation. The goal was simple: build a fly that fish would eat when they’re ignoring everything else.
On September 12, 2020, Shannon published a video titled “Tying a Squirmy Worm Egg Fly” on YouTube, publicly demonstrating the design and establishing the earliest known public documentation of the pattern.
🎥 Watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/omtXygHcpeE
🎣 Why the Squirmy Egg Works
The Squirmy Egg is a deadly combination of:
- High-movement action from the squirmy tail
- Bright visibility and attraction from the egg head
- Compact profile fish can’t resist
- Versatility for trout, panfish, and warm-water species
It has proven especially effective on:
- Stocked trout fisheries
- Stained or muddy water
- Cold-weather and winter bite windows
- Euro-nymphing and indicator rigs
Whether you call it a junk fly or a secret weapon, the results speak for themselves.
“I built this fly because I wanted a pattern with the movement of a squirmy worm and the attraction punch of an egg pattern. It’s simple, ugly, controversial — and absolutely deadly.”
— Shannon Olson, Inventor of the Squirmy Egg
🪱 Get the Original Squirmy Egg
The original pattern is now available for purchase through I’ve Got Bugs, along with custom orders and variations.
🛒 Order online at:
www.IveGotBugs.com
For wholesale or fly-shop inquiries, send a message through the website or Facebook page.
🌟 Help Build the Squirmy Egg Legacy
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Home of the Original Squirmy Egg
Proudly invented in Elmer, Oklahoma
By Shannon Olson — I’ve Got Bugs
