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 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.