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Introducing The Mop Fly, a quick and easy pattern that's highly effective on the water.

All you need are a few basic materials: a scud hook, a bead, mop chenille, ice dub, and some adhesive.

Learn how to create this essential addition to any fly box. Let's get started!

Materials Needed:

Hook: scud hook.
Bead: bead, black nickel.
Body: Mop chenille, light tan or gray.
Thorax: Ice dub, UV brown.
Adhesive: Superglue or Zappa gap.

Step 1: Set Up

Secure the scud hook in the vise, ensuring it's held firmly.

Step 2: Add Bead

Place the 3/16 sized bead onto the hook, small hole first, and force it over the hook point until it's seated securely against the hook eye.

Step 3: Start Thread

Select a thread that matches the body color, such as light tan or gray, and begin wrapping it onto the hook shank. Trim off any tag end.

Step 4: Prepare Mop Material

Take a piece of mop chenille, about an inch in length, and apply a small amount of Zappa gap to one end. Roll the chenille between your fingers to lock it in place.

Step 5: Tie in Mop Material

Attach the mop chenille to the hook shank with a couple of loose wraps, ensuring it's roughly twice the length of the hook shank. Tighten the wraps to secure the chenille in place, then trim off any excess.

Step 6: Create Thorax

Wrap the thread forward to create a thorax area just behind the bead. Double up on the ice dubbing and wrap it onto the thread, then wrap it around the hook shank to form the thorax.

Step 7: Finish Fly

Work the thread up to the bead, create a half hitch, and cut off the excess thread. Your 2-Minute Mop Fly is now complete!

Outro: This simple yet effective fly can be tied in various colors to match different aquatic insects. Whether you tie your own or purchase them, mop flies are inexpensive and effective.

Enjoy the video below and tight lines! 👇👇👇👇👇

From: Mad River Outfitters

In this video, Ryan Ratliff at Mad River Outfitters breaks down how to tie a mop fly in two minutes or less. Want to support the channel? Pick up some materials from our shop and tie your very own mop flies! https://www.madriveroutfitters.com

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