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Mop Fly

How do you tie a Mop Fly?

Mop Fly is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 6 materials and 9 tying steps below.

Difficulty
1 of 5
Target species
trout

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At the vise

Materials

  • Jig Hook, Hanak 450BL, sizes 10-14
  • Tungsten Slotted Bead, 3.5mm, Gold
  • Thread (6/0), Tan
  • Vernille, Cream/Tan
  • Ice Dub, UV Tan (collar)
  • UV Resin

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Tying instructions

  1. Slide bead onto hook.

  2. Apply super glue to the front of the hook shank.

  3. Secure hook in vise and start thread behind the bead.

  4. Build a thick thread base along the hook shank.

  5. Apply super glue to the thread base.

  6. Tie in the mop chenille body at the back of the hook shank.

  7. Wrap thread forward in 3-4 spaced turns.

  8. Tie in the dubbing for the collar.

  9. Whip finish and cut thread.

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