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Hareline Ribbed Tungsten Scud/Shrimp Bodies

Starting at: $6.49 Shop

Scuds are a staple food item for trout when fishing places like tailwaters and spring creeks, however, perfectly imitating their humped back can be a challenge. Hareline solves this problem with their Ribbed Tungsten Scud/Shrimp Bodies. Designed to be easy to work with and sink quickly, Hareline makes these bodies out of a heavy tungsten, and their ribbed construction helps you tie them in while also adding lifelike segmentation to your flies. Available in a few different sizes, you can count on these whether you’re tying large scuds for a western tailwater or smaller patterns for a secret spring creek in your hometown.

Uses

Hareline’s Ribbed Tungsten Scud/Shrimp Bodies are made to create heavy, realistic scud bodies. Simply bind these to the top of the hook and you’ll get a realistic scud body with ease. These Scud Bodies can also be tied to the bend of a hook when you need to add weight or keel larger patterns like streamers. 

Comparisons 

Hareline’s Ribbed Tungsten Scud/Shrimp Bodies are a unique material and there really isn’t another similar option. If you’re in a pinch, you could use lead or tungsten wire to get your flies down, but crafting the lifelike body of a scud will be considerably harder and less effective if you go this route.