nymph
Scud
Imitates freshwater amphipod (Gammarus)
Freshwater shrimp imitation. Dominant pattern in weed-choked tailwaters.
nymph · hook sizes
#12#14#16#18
in pink, orange, tan, olive
- Type
- nymph
- Imitates
- Freshwater amphipod (Gammarus)
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Sizes
- #12, #14, #16, #18
- Colors
- pink, orange, tan, olive
- Variations
- Pink/orange
- Technique
- indicator
- Water
- tailwater, spring creek
When to fish it
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in Big Lake, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation. A pink or orange Scud can be very effective in early spring.
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