What problem it solves

Presents small egg patterns naturally through clear, pressured water where drift quality matters.

Video by Mad River Outfitters — full title: Fly Tying Tutorial: Sucker Spawn - Cool Flies for Hot Fish (Part 5)

Prefer another teacher? Try the alternate video tutorial on Wayne Deller .

Build from what you own

How to build it

Mark the components you already have, then work through the assembly. Your selections stay on this page and do not create a saved gear profile.

Ingredient list

Float rodAlready have it Centerpin reelAlready have it Main lineAlready have it Fixed floatAlready have it Split shotAlready have it LeaderAlready have it Hook and spawn-pattern flyAlready have it

0 of 7 components marked owned. Check their suitability before using them.

Assembly order

1. Main line
2. Fixed float
3. Shot pattern
4. Leader
5. Hook / spawn pattern

Component order, not a scale drawing. Hook, bait and weight connections differ by method.

1. Check that the rod, reel and main line suit a centerpin presentation. An owned spinning reel remains a spinning reel; this guide does not turn it into a centerpin outfit.
2. Fit the float and add shot below it. Select float capacity for the loaded rig, not the name of the fly.
3. Join the leader and tie on one spawn-pattern offering. Keep the hook arrangement within the current local rules.
4. Test the float in reachable water and adjust loading and depth. Manage line to reduce drag without pulling the offering unnaturally.

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Before you cast

Float loading and depth have been tested rather than copied as a universal setting.
Shot grips securely without crushing the line.
The chosen offering and hook arrangement are allowed on the actual water.

Educational assembly checklist. Verify actual ratings, component instructions and local rules; no current conditions, personal fit or product compatibility certification. Reviewed 2026-10-26. Method reference: Anglers International: Float shotting patterns.