Scud

Scud (Gammarus oceanicus)
Scud Fly

HOOK
Scud hook 2X heavy 1x short #8
THREAD
Orange
BODY
At the rear tie in two long hot orange arctic fox tail guard hairs, tie in a piece of holographic tinsel, dub the body with chopped under fur, wrap the tinsel forward, then bring the two guard hairs over the body tie in at the head. Pick out dubbing.

Notes

Time of Appearance: throughout spring and summer.

Scuds will grow to between ¼ and 1". They move along the bottom lying on its side, flexing its body and kicking with its legs.

Coloration: various shades of olive, orange.

Saltwater Flies & the Naturals