I returned from a “Bucket List” fishing trip in southern Chile mid-January. My guides introduced me to them on Lago Yelcho and I caught probably 80% of my fish on the mop!
Don't know why the "purists" are having such a snit over this material - IT'S JUST CHENILLE! I've been using this style of tie (chenille furled to form an extended body) for over 50 years, what's the big deal that the body is preformed ready to tie in? Mop flies work because the profile can be adapted to imitate a whole host of forage items (dragon fly nymphs, hellgramites, crayfish, sculpins, craneflies) or as an attractor. The mop has movement and texture that appeals to the fish - so what's not to like? So what of all the modern materials, threads and adhesives we tie with these days? Would the mop naysayers have use go back to all natural materials, 3/0 thread and lacquer? Think some people need to get off their high and mighty pedestal. Sorry for the rant, it annoys me when people try to impose their ideals on others by being condescending. Each to their own. Oh, BTW try removing some of the fibers to expose the chenille core before tying it in. Much neater, more durable and saves the need to melt the mop and do the sharpie touch-up (faster to).
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Native brook trout love that thing here in North East PA
I returned from a “Bucket List” fishing trip in southern Chile mid-January. My guides introduced me to them on Lago Yelcho and I caught probably 80% of my fish on the mop!
This fly works great for carp.
Great tie. BTW, I'm aware of the original version of that old joke. It involves mopeds and dating choices. Correct?
Maybe! Lol
Don't know why the "purists" are having such a snit over this material - IT'S JUST CHENILLE! I've been using this style of tie (chenille furled to form an extended body) for over 50 years, what's the big deal that the body is preformed ready to tie in? Mop flies work because the profile can be adapted to imitate a whole host of forage items (dragon fly nymphs, hellgramites, crayfish, sculpins, craneflies) or as an attractor. The mop has movement and texture that appeals to the fish - so what's not to like? So what of all the modern materials, threads and adhesives we tie with these days? Would the mop naysayers have use go back to all natural materials, 3/0 thread and lacquer? Think some people need to get off their high and mighty pedestal. Sorry for the rant, it annoys me when people try to impose their ideals on others by being condescending. Each to their own.
Oh, BTW try removing some of the fibers to expose the chenille core before tying it in. Much neater, more durable and saves the need to melt the mop and do the sharpie touch-up (faster to).
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Zebra midges exist and people get mad at the mop?