Tying the Elk hair scud with Barry Ord Clarke

One of the most familiar and readily available amphipods on the fishes menu is various species of gammarus, found in large numbers around the shore line of both fresh and salt water. A simple elk hair pattern that is always worth having in your box! Hook: Mustad Heritage C49AP # 14-8 Tying thread: Nano silk 18/0 Underbody: Lead tape strips Tail: Elk rump hair Rib: Bright copper wire Shell back: Natural elk rump hair Body: Spiky hares ear dubbing Shell back coating, optional: UV resin