How to Tie a Scud Pattern for Lakes-Mirage Soft Hackle Scud

The best scud patterns mimic the profile and size of the naturals, plus they have an element of flash and mobility to stand out from the rest of the scuds. Coupled with a brisk 2-3-inch strip pause, retrieve my Mirage Soft Hackle Scud has performed whenever I find fish focused on scuds.

In ideal conditions, scuds can be present in overwhelming numbers that can demoralize fly fishers. I designed my Mirage Soft Hackle Scud to excel in these conditions.

Mirage Soft Hackle Scud
Hook: Daiichi 1760 #12-#18
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed, 8/0, Colour to Compliment the Natural Scuds
Tail: Crystal Flash, Pearlescent
Rib: Semperfli Wire, 1MM, Hot Orange, Copper, or Gold
Shellback: Kreinik 1/8" Metallic Ribbon, 5535 Oregano, or Scud Back, 1/8", Olive
Body: Mirage Opal, Medium
Body Hackle: Ostrich Herl, Olive
Hackle: Whiting Brahma Hen Saddle, Olive
Bead: Brass, Gold, or Copper

Material Sources
Daiichi 1760 #12-#18: https://www.canadianllama.com/daiichi...
8/0 or 70 Denier Thread: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...
Krystal Flash, Pearlescent: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...
Ultra Wire, Small, Hot Orange, Copper, or Gold:
Kreinik 1/8" Metallic Ribbon, 5535 Oregeno: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...
Mirage Opal, Medium: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...
Ostrich Herl: https://www.flyfishfood.com/products/...
Whiting Brahma Hen: https://www.flyfishfood.com/collectio...
Brass Beads, Gold or Copper: https://www.canadianllama.com/brass-b...
Solarez Bone Dry: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...
Solarez Resin: https://www.chinookwindoutfitters.com...

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