06-22-2016, 05:22 PM
I carry two sizes, 12 and 16. The 12's get eaten on most occasions. The 16s tend to get more action in early fall when their populations explode.
I tie them in two hook styles; curved/scud hook for dead-drifting below a strike indicator, and straight-shank for casting/retrieving to cruising fish (or fishing blind).
Colors are quite simple; smoky olive (Sow Scud dubbing color) and Arizona Simi-seal in golden olive. Gray and tan catch fish too, but I don't carry them in those colors.
First light, last light, and cloudy conditions. They are out of sight (and availability) most of the day. Turn over a few rocks near weedy shorelines and you'll see them.
High alpine lakes are loaded with scuds. You can fish 'em all day long in the Uintas.
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I tie them in two hook styles; curved/scud hook for dead-drifting below a strike indicator, and straight-shank for casting/retrieving to cruising fish (or fishing blind).
Colors are quite simple; smoky olive (Sow Scud dubbing color) and Arizona Simi-seal in golden olive. Gray and tan catch fish too, but I don't carry them in those colors.
First light, last light, and cloudy conditions. They are out of sight (and availability) most of the day. Turn over a few rocks near weedy shorelines and you'll see them.
High alpine lakes are loaded with scuds. You can fish 'em all day long in the Uintas.
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