One more in the series of Corey’s fly tying video tutorials!
Bead Head Mirage Back Scud
Here, Corey shows us how to tie his Bead Head Mirage Back Scud – a great and simple pattern that works well for trout, panfish, bass… It is an all-around good fly, very versatile, great for Czech nymphing, dead drifting.
Ingredients
- Hook: Maruto Shrimp & Caddis Fly Hooks, Size 14, model c46
- Bead 3/32nd Brass Bead, Silver, or Tungsten Beads in 2.5mm size, silver color
- Rib: Small-Medium Copper Wire, a great choice would be a Hemingway’s Ultra Fine Wire 0.1mm in Brown
- Shell Case: Medium UTC Mirage Tinsel, or try Flashback Foil strips
- Dubbing: ready-made Hemingway’s Hare Plus UV or a blend of Australian Opossum, soft Antron fibres, and Hemingway’s Frosty Dubbing
Try tying this great fly yourself! Give us your comments below. Share photos of your Bead Head Mirage Back Scud or fish caught with this fly on our Facebook page.
Tight lines!
