Tying the Aftershaft Scud (simple nymph pattern)

From David Klausmeyer's "101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies," the Aftershaft Scud is a simple all-purpose nymph that can work in all kinds of water.
Hook: #10-16 curved shank (or scud hook)
Thread: Olive
Tail: Hen soft hackle
Rib: Clear monofilament
Shell: Thin skin (clear, or color to match)
Legs: Pheasant aftershaft feather
Body: Sow scud dubbing, olive
** Some of the popular books used on this channel: **
Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: amzn.to/34U0rUe
Mike Valla's "Tying the Founding Flies," 2015, amzn.to/354oSir
Valla's "Tying and Fishing Bucktails..." 2016, amzn.to/3Jg2Mys
Valla's "Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies," 2020, amzn.to/3DmYOjJ
Valla's "Classic Streamer Fly Box," 2020, amzn.to/3n3Vakf
Dave Hughes, "Essential Trout Flies," 2017, amzn.to/3lbCZYX
Hughes, "Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters," amzn.to/3HC2jpc
Hughes, "Wet Flies," 2015, amzn.to/33ac3lQ
David Klausmeyer's "Favorite Flies," 2020, amzn.to/3oeSNMa
Randle Scott Stetzer's "Flies, the Best One Thousand," amzn.to/34Q15mp
Terry Hellekson's "Popular Fly Patterns," 1976, amzn.to/2L4IyvS
Dick Stewart's, "Flies for Bass and Panfish," 1992, amzn.to/3aGpFs1
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[@edpeter9411]

“It’s gonna get messier…”. I love it!

[@tompeterson559]

I really like how that turned out. It's very natural looking. Thank you for another great pattern!

[@FlyTyer1948]

I can imagine Jack Gartside applauding this one. Another use for the aftershaft! He loved those little aftershaft feathers as do I. The fish could see this fly as a lot of different insects. Fuzzy is good. Love it. This is going on my to-do list. Thanks, Matt.

[@ZacharyBobbie1611]

I never really understood how to use a scud, but I am always willing to learn new things! Tight lines! 😎🎣

[@davidveilleux4688]

A fishing buddy of mine uses a scud allot . He catches a ton of fish . Myself like you can't figure it out lol

[@williammattos5]

I use it for panfish in lakes and it’s a killer pattern. I have never used in river for trout but will try.

[@markfritch3168]

Fish like scuds. I do weight mine but they are very effective patterns. Thanks for all you do Matt!

[@jthrash75]

We use scuds a lot as droppers on spring creeks. I like the fact that the after shaft feathers are used. I've never used one but will do so now. I don't have that hook, but will do it in a scud pupa style hook like a 2457 or 2488. Thanks Matt, great tie as always.

[@howardmceachern6614]

Great pattern, I have never heard of the aftershaft feather. I will add this to my toolbox. Thanks, Matt.

[@diecastrejuvenation7779]

Very interesting Matt! I love the use of often overlooked materials. Like your use of Emu feather, it gives me a chance to try something new. Thank you!

[@Ghosthawk332nd]

I have used a lot of aftershaft feathers mostly as dubbing. But I love your example of using them as shrimp/scud legs. I'll be tying a few of these as soon as I inhale some more coffee.

[@jimholland1592]

Good morning Matt☕️☕️ Nicely done 😉

[@ybarrajc]

Another nice one Matt, my list continues to grow. Have a blessed day my friend.

[@doncogswell9596]

Hi Matt. I really like these last two scud patterns. I don't fish them, but what the heck...they're fun to tie.

[@davehall2160]

That is a great idea for a scud pattern, Matt I'm definitely going to try this one out Thanks for the video, Matt

[@joeduca8582]

Great job Matt! Looks just like the photo in the book. There's even a " crust" on top of the crustacean 😊 You can call it a gimp shrymph 😂 I've seen them in a limestone creek I fish. Tiny buggers, I had a nice Rainbow shoot out of deadfall as a sunken Usual passed by it in a swift current. I had put my rod in the water so the line wouldn't catch on the branches. The Usual was the same greyish color as those crusty bugs. Thanks Matt, great vid! ❤

[@bigdaddy99929]

Interesting and relatively simple. Thx Matt

[@jamesvatter5729]

The aftershaft feather is certainly an underappreciated material. Thanks for sharing.

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Just starting to make a list and gather material for scuds . I like this one for sure thanks for sharing

[@Fernando_Woolybooger]

Great pattern! Definitely tying a few of these up. Thank you!

[@briangoddard9791]

That’s a cool looking one. Thanks Matt

[@brianferguson9483]

What a sweet looking tie job going up to boonville probably going tie a couple of those for back up 😊

[@frankmonroe8320]

I really like this bug!

[@harryjoesather6539]

Thank you matt

[@jeffjackson5331]

Neat looking fly

[@davidveilleux4688]

Interesting. Bet it hunts . Thanks for sharing

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Good morning Matt. ☕️time and watching the snow coming down, about 2” so far. Enjoyed the video and seeing the use of the after shaft feather. Freshwater shrimp patterns are pretty effective on some of our trout lakes up here. This is one that I am going to try. I have a couple lakes in mind where I think it will be effective. Hope you have a great rest of your week and an enjoyable weekend. Any fishing plans? Take care Matt.

[@peteyarrington582]

I have been working on scud pattens recently myself. Matt, that thing looks more like a scud (yep, opposed to a forest shrimp...) than any pattern I have come up with! The mobility of the legs should be a big improvement. Thanks!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Very ice. On one of Hans Weilenmann clips, he uses natural eel skin. it looks great. :-)

[@burtonbrocious171]

Looks good enough to eat matt aftershaft feathers are underutilized and make great gills tks 😊

[@DiegoHernandez-uu8qj]

Hola Matt! Probare esa mosca acá en chile, saludos

[@johngallagher5821]

Nice fly Matt. I don’t think I can count the number of trout I have caught on a scud pattern.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good afternoon Sir Matt, I really like this fly alot, I've tied some glass bead scuds up but not this one this way. By the way I notice you did not use lead free weight was that intentional? Have a great rest of your week

[@butchcunningham5344]

That dog will hunt...nice

[@paulkruse9004]

Scuds are found near the bottom. Why wouldn’t you weight this pattern?

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Great looking bug!