Scud size and color ?

[Wallyfish]

Now that The holidays are in the rear view mirror, it is time to start tying again.

I usually hit Bedford County streams hard each year. I am planning to retire this year and I want to fish Spring Creek and other State College streams this year.

I have plenty of Walt's worms and Sexy Walt's already. I want to increase my collection of scuds. What is your favorite hook size and color for a scud?

I have done well on olive with an orange spot size 16 previously. But I am no expert on scuds and need some input. I also do not tie in a tail on my scuds. Thanks!

 

[pabrookie94]

Check out the home page...also search scuds as this topic was recently discussed with some pretty good input.

 

[PhilC]

Try some greys...otter and muskrat are great scud dub

 

[tomk6251]

I also like a 16 in tan with a pink hot spot

 

[Wallyfish]

Thanks guys. I forgot to do a scud search.

Gray and tans are next up!

 

[MKern]

16 and 14 olive and bleached.

Usually just scud back and died or bleached ostrich (wound and clipped on top). The tying thread or mono as a ribbing.

 

[pabrookie94]

Oh I forgot to give this tip, if you don't want to spend the extra money on scud back, some cut up latex gloves work nearly the same.

 

[kobalt335]

pabrookie94 wrote:
Oh I forgot to give this tip, if you don't want to spend the extra money on scud back, some cut up latex gloves work nearly the same.

I use zip lock bags sometimes. If it doesn't look right, I just take a permanent marker to the back.

 

[MKern]

I have found that the hanger shoulder straps in women's shirts is basically the same as scuds back. My wife hates them so I just cut them out after she goes shopping...symbiotic.