Utilize a tungsten bead for both building the bugs profile and getting this fly deep fast, this scud variation is a must have.
Scuds can be a major part of a fishes diet depending on the location and water conditions. If you have cold clean water you can bet there are scuds flourishing.
Best fished in low light conditions when scuds may become more active. Fish it below an indicator, on a double nymph rig or below a dropper system and it will not let you down.”
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Swiss Straw Tungsten Scud Recipe:
1) Thread – Uni 8/0 Olive
2) Hook – Umpqua UC625BL-BN Curved Barbless Competition Hook*
3) Bead – Countersunk Tungsten Bead Black
4) Under Body Dubbing Blend = 90/10 – SLF Scud Shrimp Olive | Wapsi SLF Squirrel Dubbing*5) Backing – Swiss Straw Chartreuse
6) Ribbing – Umpqua Perform X Trout Nylon Tippet*
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* Items marked with an asterisk replace a material that has been discontinued since this video was filmed. We picked the closest match we carry today.
