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Wide gap jig hooks are currently not included in the drop down menus on the product pages. However, if you would like to try them, please send a message through the "Contact Us" page or add a note to your order at Checkout. Wide gap hooks in Size 10 or Size 12 can be substituted on any Mop Fly pattern on the website. The fly pattern will be identical with the only difference being the hook style.  These are high quality black nickel colored hooks with a precision point, and they are manufactured by Partridge of Redditch just like the...

Many people ask how to fish a Mop Fly. One way is to strip it like a small Streamer as seen in the right to middle of this video (if you look closely). This rainbow trout came a long way to eat it. Most competition fly fishers prefer to tight line / Czech Nymph a Mop Fly, but you can also use an indicator. There are many ways to fish a Mop Fly effectively so have fun and experiment with what works for you.

  One of the most frequent questions about Mop Flies is "how do you fish them?"  That will be covered in more detail in a future blog post, but for now, the short video above will illustrate the Mop Fly's action in various types of water. The first section is the fly in fast moving water; the second section is the fly in slow moving water; and the last section is the fly in still water with a jigging action. The Mop Fly is one of the more versatile flies that you can fish, and it can be effectively used...

Many people ask what size hook they should select for their Mop Flies. Size 10 or Size 12 hooks seem to be the most popular sizes in Fly Shops and online. There are a couple of variables associated with each size. A 3.8mm (5/32") slotted tungsten bead is typically used with a Size 10 jig hook, and a 3.3mm (1/8") slotted tungsten bead is typically used with a Size 12 jig hook. Obviously, the Size 10 hook is slightly larger than the Size 12 hook, so the hook gap is slightly wider on the Size 10. So what difference does it...

All Mopflies.com flies are tied with Tungsten beads. The reason is that tungsten beads are almost three times heavier than more common brass beads. Although tungsten beads are a lot more expensive than brass beads, it is important to have the additional weight at the head of the fly as opposed to adding split shot to your line or tippet. The fly or jig needs to have the most natural drift possible and having the weight at the head of the fly gives you that advantage.  More than 90% of a trout's diet comes from food sources below the surface. The same...