The Purple Krystal Egg Strip Leech is a bold, hybrid fly pattern combining the proven attraction of a leech imitation with the irresistible pop of an egg fly. Tied with a flowing rabbit strip for lifelike motion and finished with a flashy krystal egg at the front, this pattern is built to trigger aggressive strikes from steelhead, trout, and salmonespecially during spawning runs and post-rain conditions. The deep purple body provides contrast in stained water, while the egg head serves as a visual hotspot that draws fish in from a distance.

This fly excels in tailwaters, Great Lakes tributaries, and larger river systems where fish are keyed in on both drifting eggs and swimming forage. The rabbit strip pulses with every strip or swing, mimicking a distressed baitfish or swimming leech, while the krystal egg imitates a nutrient-rich snack tumbling in the current.

To fish the Krystal Egg Strip Leech Purple effectively, swing it across seams and tailouts using a sink-tip or full sinking line, or dead drift it under an indicator in slower runs. Its especially productive during fall and winter when fish are active and focused on high-protein meals.