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Published Jun 15. 1997 - 24 years ago
Updated or edited Feb 26. 2017
Charlie's Bead Head Scud
A simple and good looking scud pattern from Charles Garwood.
A simple and good looking scud pattern from Charles Garwood
| Hook | 12-16 scud hook |
| Thread | Black |
| Body | LiteBrite blue |
| Head | Mother of pearl bead |
- Bend down the barb of the hook
- Pass the bead over the hook up to the eye and
- Secure it with varnish or super glue
- Tie in the thread behind the bead and biuld a small ball to hold the bead in place
- Wind the thread to the bend of the hook past the point above the barb
- Dub the thread with LiteBrite and form a tapered body with a small abdomen behind the bead
- Whip finish and varnish.
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