SCUD PINK

Description

Scud Pink – a bright, natural attractor pattern for tailwaters and spring creeks

The Scud Pink is a simple yet incredibly effective trout pattern that imitates freshwater scuds and sow bugs. Its soft pink color acts as a strong visual trigger, making it especially deadly in tailwaters and nutrient-rich streams where scuds are a primary food source. This fishing fly’s lifelike profile and subtle translucence make it a top producer throughout the year, particularly during colder months when scuds are most active.

Design / Features

The Scud Pink is tied on a curved scud hook with soft pink body material and fine ribbing to mimic natural segmentation. Its translucent body creates a realistic underwater appearance, while the curved shape imitates the natural drift of a live scud. This fly is lightweight and versatile, making it easy to fish alone or paired with other nymphs in multi-fly rigs.

When & Where to Use

Scud Pink fishing flies excel in tailwaters, spring creeks, and slow-moving freestone rivers. It’s especially productive in winter and early spring when trout feed heavily on scuds. Perfect under an indicator or on a Euro-nymphing setup, this fly consistently produces in clear, weedy water where scuds thrive.