When they’re on the menu, crustaceans like scuds and sowbugs are a favorite trout meal, and depending on the system and time of year, the color of this forage can vary. Hareline makes it easy to always have the perfect look for your flies with their Scud Dub - Multi Color Assortment w/ Dispenser. Equipped with a dozen different colors of their Scud Dub, this assortment ensures that matching the hatch is always nice and easy. Scud Dub is easy to apply to your thread and it produces a body that’s just buggy enough to pass off as the real thing. Packaged in a reusable dubbing dispenser, Hareline’s Scud Dub - Multi Color Assortment w/ Dispenser is sure to help you find success whether you’re on a fast tailwater or a slow spring creek.
Uses
Hareline’s Scud Dub is a great choice anytime you’re imitating scuds and sowbugs, however, it’s a pretty versatile dubbing and you can turn to it anytime you’re tying nymphs and emergers. With a dozen color choices in this assortment, you’ll always be able to grab the perfect shade.
Comparisons
If you’re looking for another dubbing that’s great for imitating scuds/sowbugs, then Spirit River’s UV2 Scud Shrimp Dubbing is a safe bet. This dubbing has a little coarser texture and it also has flash mixed in, which isn’t the case for Hareline’s Scud Dub. Also, Spirit River’s option utilizes their UV2 double-dye process, making your flies stand out a bit more boldly in the water. Another option is to buy Hareline’s Scud Dub individually, however, this can be more costly, especially when you’re looking to find the perfect shade and need to do some field-testing before dialing it in.