A fly angler could fish a scud or sow pattern all year long, as well as many other nymph patterns. Using the minimalist approach an angler could choose one or two of his favorite nymphs and fish ...

The Scud pattern is one of the basic food groups for trout of the Bighorn River and other tailwater fisheries. Grayish-olive in its natural state, the Scud pattern represents the fresh water ...

The scud is one of the most popular and effective artificials the fly fisher has at his or her disposal. The Bighorn River angler probably uses this pattern more than any other in various shades ...