Simple Scud

Detailed instructions for tying a Simple Scud Fly.
Recipe:
Hook: Standard emerger hook (here a Dai-Riki 125), sizes 12-18.         
Thread: 70 Denier or 8/0, light olive.         
Antennae: Sow Scud dubbing, smoky olive.          
Rib: Ultra Wire, small, gold.          
Back: Thin Skin, tan and black fly speck.          
Body and Legs: Sow Scud dubbing, smoky olive.                
Note: Tie this pattern in different color combinations to match the scuds in your streams. Tan and gray are good choices.

Material Sources:

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[BarryMcKee]

I know this is an older video but I am new to fly tying and fishing. I used this pattern yesterday and caught my first fish on a fly that I tied. Thanks !!

[lovetheoutdoors]

Nothing better than to watch tightlinevideos. By far the best YouTube channel for fly tying. Just like thenewflyfisherman another awesome YouTube channel.

[asanjur]

I don't even know why I watch other tying videos...yours are the best, great camera work and editing.

[crappiejosh]

you have some of the best and most informational videos I've seen so far and I've seen a lot of fly tying videos and I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make them and please keep it up

[michaelo]

This is a very beautiful video of a perfect fly. Thank you.

[grantdm]

Awesome video. x2 to showing the live scud. I just read in a fly tying book that the orange center represents a pregnant scud. This must be why it works with or without it. Thanks again.

[dinoconsabor]

That’s a great pattern. Easy to come up with different variations and colors that I’m sure will be effective.

[tightlinevideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it. I fished with just yesterday and did quite well, it's one of my favorite patterns.

[POWARENJA]

Love how great quality your videos are, everything is perfect and laid out great. Thanks a ton.

[CeeDeeLeigh]

A really useful and educational tutorial, one of the best on YouTube...

Well Done!!

[SkidinDingo]

having never tied or fished this pattern, but having always glared at the unessecary difficulty in every other scud pattern, i thin i already love this pattern.

[irideaduck]

You have a amazing talent breaking these down and showing the materials that are used. Your voice and clear speaking just bring these videos together. I really appreciate the time you invest to make your practice at such a high level. The only thing I wish that the recipe for the fly could be included in the video description, generally I stop the video and do a screen shoot to get the material list.

[drewheimerl]

great video. I like the dubbing teaser. 

[oregonclam]

Excellent video, the scuds live and swimming was very helpful.

[Texasflycaster]

Great video - audio and production. Like.

[flightdoc]

Great Video. I love the Live Scud Video, really helps me picture the scud in use. Can't wait to try the scuds I tie. Dettleff

[PRACERZ]

As always, another great vid, thank you very much !

[tightlinevideo]

The whip finish tool I use in the videos is made by Matatelli and is more than 20 years old. I ground the bottom edge of the tool into a cutting edge. It's not hard to do and it works very well.

[awesomeabsol]

For other backing materials, there is a product called scud backing (marketed by Wapsi I believe. I may be wrong though) and is very stretchy and durable. For smaller flies, you can cut the 1/8 strip into smaller strips. It works very well and comes in many colors

[BacalaoBrad]

great video, clear and concise .... thanks .