Finally, a Heavy Sowbug/Scud

Scuds and sow bugs are great patterns to use to catch trout in Missouri, especially at Lake Taneycomo!  Most folks that fish Taney know that when water starts flowing through Table Rock Dam, if you put on a scud, then you're going to start catching fish.  With that being said, I'll be honest, I hate fishing these patters for one reason, and one reason only: weight.  Typically you need to put on a split shot or some other type of lead to get flies down to the bottom and I hate it!  To me it is cumbersome and a pain in the butt to manage.  This fly however might have made it possible to get a fly down without the need for additional weight.  It's creative, thoughtful, and at least something to think about and/or consider as an option.

Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=FZ59eVEboJU