Crystal Scud

[navigator37 0]

This fly uses a lot of thread and cement.

I use 2 coats of toluene/goop, or

hard as nails.

 

1. Tie in tan soft hackle tail and another

amount at the eye to later become legs.

Cement.

 

2. Tie in Stretch magic cord, wrapping to the back.

 

3. Wrap forwards two thirds the way up so cord is tightly covered

and will later represent the scud's internal system.

 

4. Pinch cord from back and bring forward, tying at the front two thirds

of the hook. This locks the cord in place.

 

5. While pinching rear curve of cord, wrap backwards towards the tail,

and wrap back again on the same segments you began with.

 

6. Cut tapered end on cord and tie down tapered end almost to the hook eye.

 

7. Pull back soft hackle and tie back for legs.

Don't worry if the legs look uneven and gnarly.

Scud legs aren't pretty.

 

 

[Twist 0]

Awesome ! Thanks for the step by step!