Scud/Emerger Hook

A Scud/Emerger Hook is a short-shank, curved hook specifically designed to imitate the natural profile of aquatic insects in their larval, pupal, or emerging stages. Its distinctive curved bend closely matches the shape of scuds, sowbugs, caddis pupae, and emerging mayflies, resulting in a more realistic silhouette in the water.

The short shank concentrates materials and weight, helping flies sink quickly and maintain a compact, natural look. The wide gape improves hook-up rates, even when using beads, wire, or dubbing-heavy patterns. Scud/Emerger hooks are most commonly used for subsurface flies such as scuds, caddis pupae, chironomids, emergers, and small nymphs, making them a versatile and essential hook style for trout and technical tailwater fishing.