{"product_id":"pink-scud-a-weighted-underbody-covering-the-middle-1-3rd-of-the-hook","title":"Pink Scud Nymph (Gammarus Imitation)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Scud Nymph (Gammarus Imitation) is a highly effective subsurface pattern designed to represent freshwater shrimp, a consistent food source found in both rivers and stillwaters. The pink tone acts as a subtle trigger, imitating scuds that have been dislodged, injured or freshly moulted, which often makes them more visible and vulnerable to feeding trout and grayling. This makes the pattern especially useful in coloured water, during higher flows or when fish respond better to a slightly brighter presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTied with a curved profile to mirror the natural shape of a drifting shrimp, the Pink Scud maintains a realistic silhouette while adding just enough colour to stand out. It’s an excellent searching nymph for pressured fisheries, clear limestone streams and weedy margins where scuds are present year-round. When natural tones go unnoticed, the pink variation can provoke confident takes from opportunistic fish feeding close to the riverbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePink Scud Nymph (Gammarus Imitation) Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Cock Pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Seals Fur Pink, Weighted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorn - Cock Pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - White Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish the Pink Scud Nymph (Gammarus Imitation) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstream Natural Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent the fly upstream or slightly up-and-across and allow it to travel naturally along the bottom. Keep light contact throughout the drift and watch for small pauses or twitches, as takes on scud patterns can be extremely subtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCzech Nymphing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fishing a Pink Scud, Czech nymphing is a highly effective way to keep the fly close to the riverbed where shrimp naturally drift. This close-contact method involves short-range control with the flies fished just beneath the rod tip using a long leader and Czech-style indicator. With little or no fly line outside the tip, sensitivity is greatly increased, allowing you to detect delicate takes as the Pink Scud bumps or tumbles naturally through fast riffles and feeding lanes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlink and Dink \/ New Zealand Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Pink Scud beneath a buoyant dry fly using a classic Klink and Dink or New Zealand style setup. The dry fly acts as both indicator and depth control, while the scud drifts under the surface film,  an effective tactic when trout or grayling switch between shrimp and emerging insects during changing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56444331557188,"sku":"N22014","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56444331589956,"sku":"N22016","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/PinkScudNymph.jpg?v=1774353666","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/pink-scud-a-weighted-underbody-covering-the-middle-1-3rd-of-the-hook","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}