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Simon’s Jigged Simpleton Scud: A Great Option for Stillwater Venues and Spring Creeks

Scuds aren’t an important food source for trout for trout everywhere, but where they are on the menu, you better have a few options in your box. If you’re not familiar with scuds, they’re small freshwater crustaceans that make their … Continue reading

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Simon’s Jigged Tailwater Leech

This fly Simon originally developed for a trip to the mighty McCloud river in Northern California. The section he was interested in is a tailwater, and Simon needed a small fly that would be enticing enough for a large fish … Continue reading

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