Tactical Scud DJA27 BL in orange color it represents a completely infected scud. It is probably the most successful color for trout and grayling. Orange colored gammarus insects are usually weakened and unable to swim fast enough to defend themselves from predators. This is the reason why orange color is so effective for these flies.
More about scuds:
- Freshwater shrimp, known as scuds, are a year-round presence in water bodies. They undergo several molting cycles annually and are a primary source of protein for trout. Therefore, if the fish are uninterested in other types of nymphs or streamers, switching to a scud may prove to be effective.
- The DJA scud's heavy body is made of lead, and it is tied on Demmon barbless hooks.
- In essence, you can apply the same technique for fishing scuds or sowbugs as you would for any other type of nymph pattern. Utilizing a dead drift, with or without an indicator, tends to be effective.
How to choose the color: dark colors for rivers with peat and stones covered with brown algae, light colors are for rivers with limestone and algae or green aquatic plants.
