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[The_Roe_Man]

I always have trouble tying scuds as they always seem to swim upside down.  I hear people saying to use straight shank hooks but they still swim upside down. Any ideas!

[mojoman]

mebbe try a tiny strip of lead on the bottom of the fly....just a thought from a retired tier...)


mojo

[Chrome Mykiss]

I do not worry about my scuds swimming upside down, because natural scuds will sometimes swim upside down too   As you are stripping in the scud the fly will usually right itself when you pause between strips  Another tip, is to use a loop style knot, same as you would for chironomids when attaching the scud to your tippet.

[Xgolfman]

I do not worry about my scuds swimming upside down, because natural scuds will sometimes swim upside down too   As you are stripping in the scud the fly will usually right itself when you pause between strips  Another tip, is to use a loop style knot, same as you would for chironomids when attaching the scud to your tippet.

I haven't heard that before, what knot do you use and why??

[Chrome Mykiss]

Most guys use a knot called a duncan loop for chironomid fishing, I use a knot that is very similar except I finish mine with an improved clinch knot  A loop knot allows more movement to the fly, which is important with a suspended chironomid.

[flyfisherman]

There is a pattern that is made so the shrimp is upidedown, so when fished at the bottom wont hang up on rocks or marl and are draged to stir up the bottom.

[Xgolfman]

Most guys use a knot called a duncan loop for chironomid fishing, I use a knot that is very similar except I finish mine with an improved clinch knot  A loop knot allows more movement to the fly, which is important with a suspended chironomid.

that's a great point, ill try it next time out, thanks.

[marmot]

i agree 100% with mykiss....watch a scud swim in its natural setting and you'll see its a non issue.  Scuds swim sideways, upside down, rightside up, in circles, all over the place.  Dont sweat it!