Materials
| Hook | Tiemco 2457 or 3769 #10-#16 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Olive 6/0 or 8/0 |
| Rib | Fine Copper Wire |
| Shellback | Pearlescent Sheet Material (found in many craft stores) |
| Body | Seals' Fur or Suitable Substitute (Color to suit) |
| Notes | Tie the shellback material in so that it protrudes out over the eye of the hook. Once the body is complete pull the shellback material down over the back of the fly. Wind the rib material to secure the shellback in place. Trim the shellback even with the bend of the hook to form the telsun of the scud. |
Notes
Fished on or near the bottom to imitate scuds, which are a year-round stillwater staple and especially important in early spring and late fall before ice-on. Use an intermediate or Stillwater line with a 9 to 12 foot leader, or a floating line with a long leader of 15 to 20 feet, and retrieve with a slow hand twist or short strips, speeding up only when the water is warm and fish are active. Overcast, low-light days are good for this pattern.