Scuds are a huge part of our food base in south east Idaho. From rivers to lakes these little shrimps help grow big healthy fish. This bug gives you all the key components of a scud/sow bug without the hassles of getting that realistic look.
Material List:
Hook: Moonlit 211 scud hook https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Bead: Moonlit tungsten 3.0mm https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Body: Small Olive glass beads https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Body Wrap: Bug Fuzz https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Thread: 50 D Semperfli Nano Silk https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Leeches, leeches, and more leeches! Quick and easy patterns in our neck of the woods are a must at times when fishing below American falls. The lava rock down there is very unforgiving and we tend to lose a lot of flies every season. This bug checks those boxes while having a super realistic profile and movement that most trout cant say no to.
A mix between the burnt toast leech and JJ specials has proven to be a lethal combo when targeting large trout and bass. The mixture of synthetics and naturals creating realistic flash and epic movement triggering even the picky fish to take a bite.
Material List:
Hook: Moonlit 401 #8 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Bead: 4.6mm Moonlit tungsten bead https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Tail: Yellow and Brown Marabou https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Body: Solar Dub Carmel Apple https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Hackle: Hydro Hackle Burnt Toast https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Collar: Filthy Fowl Cherry Chocolate https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Thread: 6/0 Semperfli waxed https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
When fish get picky this trick little nymph gets the job done. A splash of perdigon, Duracell, and some other fly inspiration brought this one to life. Utilizing the bug fuzz like a CDC collar adds the movement and life without all the extra tools and headache.
Material List:
Hook: Moonlit 502 jig hook https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Bead: moonlit slotted tungsten and small ruby glass bead https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Tail: Pheasant Tail Natural Body: Semperfli Nano Silk 50D https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Collar: SRF Bugg fuzz White https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
This balanced leech holds a tall profile while maintaining some awesome movement. The mix of techno and zero Gravity dubbing adds the chewy factor we are always looking for in fly patterns.
Material List: Hook: Moonlit 502 or 511 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Beads: 4.0 slotted moonlit bead https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Pin: Balanced leech pin https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Tail: Zero Gravity Dubbing https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Body: Loop of techno bunny and zero gravity dubbing https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
Thread: Semperfli 6/0 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...
