Stillwater scud — #14 Looks like Food

By Denny Rickards, submitted by troutpocket.

Description

A variation of Rickards callibaetis nymph adapted to a scud. Tied on a #14 jig hook and tungsten bead for fishing under indicators. I like it in summer and fall when there’s no hatch to match.

Materials

• Bead: Slotted Tungsten Bead
• Body: Peacock or ostrich herl
• Hackle: Webby saddle hackle burnt orange
• Hackle: or olive
• Hackle: rust
• Other: Shellback skinny skin
• Ribbing: Ultrawire small red or blue
• Tail: Mallard Flank
• Thread: UTC 70 olive

Hooks

• 60 Degree Jig

Target species: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

Fly types: Jig, Nymph, Wet Fly