Pink scuds rule...

On a business trip to northern Montana this week, I had the chance to fish the Missouri River near Great Falls.  Word had it that the pink scud was the trick.  I have never really gotten into pink scuds, typically I'll fish olive, tan, grey, brown...just not pink.  I don't know if this is a man thing... So, I'm fishing, and I catch a nice rainbow on an RS2.  I spotted some large trout hanging out in a turn, so I decided to slap on the pink scud, since they come so highly recommended.  I had tied some based on a recommendation from a guy I met on the South Platte in CO, that he ties them with a red body, and it 'bleeds' through in the water, looking like blood to the fish (his supposition).  I also dropped a small midge off the scud.  I sneek up, and pull a textbook case...target the fish, cast upstream far enough so as not to spook the fish, watch the drift...and he took it!  18" of strong rainbow, a lot of fun to catch.  I managed to catch several more throughout the day, including another 18", all on the pink scud.  I'm a believer!
keep the rod bent....ed

Stuck in colder weather...

It's kinda like Zac Brown Band says, "I'm stuck in colder weather, maybe tomorrow will be better..."  So...I have been tying flies.  I've finally gotten to the point that I am tying all the flies that I fish with, and it is very satisfying.  When you are able to tease a trout up and hook up with a fly you created, or at least tied, that is a special bonus to the whole experience.  Plus, it is calming and peaceful sitting at the bench creating.  If you don't tie some flies, get a kit and give it a try, maybe take a class.  You'll be amazed at how easy it is to learn, and if you are a bit creative, how much extra it will add to the fly fishing package.
...keep the rod bent...ed