Tying The Mop Fly - Dressed Irons

Hook: Tiemco 105, #6
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black
Body: Chenille Mop material, Tan
Bead: 3/16" Tugnsten bead, Matte Black
Dubbing: Black, SLF or Black Lifecycle Dubbing
Hackle: Hen Neck Hackle, Black


The Mop fly is a simple fly to tie but very effective at catching multiple fish species. The body is made from short chenille pieces cut from a mop, thus the name. You can get them in many different colors so you can have flies to suit many fishing applications.

Note: Updated 05-24-2019 - in the video I mentioned that the Mop material comes in one size, I have discovered I am wrong. It can be found on various "mops" in smaller sizes in case you are looking to tie a smaller fly.

You can get the beads mentioned in this video at Ripped Lips Fishing - https://riplipsfishing.com/

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format.

The Mop Fly (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step...

If you would like to purchase some Mop flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-...

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