Scuds are shrimp-like fresh-water crustaceans. They can occur in huge numbers in lakes and in slackwater sections of rivers. When present, they offer trout a delicious morsel that is hard to resist.
Variations
Scuds should be lightly weighted either with lead under the body or with a beadhead. The 2457 hook is curved and represents a resting or drifting scud. The 200R hook is straight and is used for a swimming scud. Match your presentation to the hook style.
How to Fish
In rivers, present the fly with the shallow nymph or wet fly swing presentations; remember, scuds are present in weedy, slow-water stretches. In lakes, use an intermediate line and a slow retrieve
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Solano Fly Fishers
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Scud
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Hook:
Thread: Tail: Antennae: Back: Rib: Body: Hackle: |
2457 or 200R, sizes 10-18
To match body Marabou hen hackle fibers, or antron; color to match body Same as tail Heavy plastic with pearl Flashabou underneath Clear monofilament, about .006 inches in diameter Blended angora goat and Haretron. When done tying, pick out body fibers to look like legs, then trim to correct length. Color choices: olive-gray, tan, orange Palmered black saddle hackle, or color to match body |