{"product_id":"sb-barbless-higa-scud","title":"SB Barbless Scud","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHiga's Barbless Scud – Scud Fly Pattern for Trout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by renowned fly fishing guide Spencer Higa, \u003cstrong\u003eHiga's Scud\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly effective scud fly pattern developed for trout feeding selectively on freshwater crustaceans in lakes, reservoirs, and tailwaters. Its realistic movement and distinctive hot-orange bead make it an excellent choice when trout are feeding heavily on scuds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional scud patterns tied with stiff synthetic dubbing, Higa's Scud features a soft \u003cstrong\u003eOstrich Herl body\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fine, silky fibers pulse and move naturally in the water, imitating the legs and swimming action of a live scud. A hot-orange bead imitates the egg sac of a gravid scud, providing an additional visual trigger that can attract feeding trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied on a sharp, barbless stainless steel hook, Higa's Scud sinks quickly and provides a natural presentation near the bottom where trout commonly feed on freshwater scuds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish Higa's Scud\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiga's Scud is particularly effective for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as panfish. Fish it in lakes, reservoirs, and tailwaters wherever freshwater scuds are an important part of the trout's diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStillwater Fishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish Higa's Scud as a single fly or point fly beneath an indicator or bobber. Concentrate on weed beds, drop-offs, and other areas where scuds are commonly found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailwater Fishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include Higa's Scud in a multi-fly nymph rig beneath a midge or Baetis emerger to imitate multiple food sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a slow drift or retrieve near submerged vegetation, lake bottoms, and spring-fed channels where trout feed on scuds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHiga's Scud Fly Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by fly fishing guide Spencer Higa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft Ostrich Herl body for natural movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-orange bead to imitate a gravid scud's egg sac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbless stainless steel hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for stillwater and tailwater trout fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FullingMill","offers":[{"title":"Gray \/ 14","offer_id":68134962102461,"sku":"N035-14, 3004214","price":3.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ 16","offer_id":68134962135229,"sku":"N035-16, 3004216","price":3.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/barbless_scud_gray_with_orange_bead_2.jpg?v=1793808514","url":"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/sb-barbless-higa-scud","provider":"Murray's Fly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}