How to Tie a Wood Duck Scud

Ask the average beginning fly fisher what trout foods are most important to their quarry.  If you hear “scuds” in their answer it will probably come far down the list.  But in many waters scuds are a key part of the trout diet.  And they are found year-round.  This week Tim Flagler shows how to tie a Wood Duck Scud, a quick and easy pattern that should be on any list.