Micro Mop Fly! Could it be BETTER than the original?!?

[@chasselynch5733]

Ahh great video Tim ! Never tied one on my line,never built one from the vice,but got a order for 6 dozen so your video is more helpful then ya know ,yeah it's a simple pattern but there are always little tweaks to learn

[@realityobservationalist7290]

The Micro Mop looks like a tasty bloated caddis larva, to me at least. Works great in high and dirty water conditions. I've been tying a variation using the twist technique with 2-3 yarn filaments, but I think the chenile looks much better. Thanks Tim, cool bug.

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, and I appreciate hearing about your twist variation. I'd love to see a picture of one: [e-mail] Thanks! Tim

[@robbiek1999]

Hi Tim, do the smaller mop flies work for steelhead also?

[@TimCammisa]

Yes.

[@69adrummer]

Thanks for the video! New to the fly tying game. Would this be a good one for a new guy to learn on? If not, what would y'all recommend to learn?

[@TimCammisa]

Welcome to the fly tying game, and yes, this is a good one! There are lots, and another option would be the baker's dozen found in my fly tying book: www.troutandfeather.com/new-products/fly-tying-for-everyone-book If you'd like your copy personalized to you, shoot me an email after ordering, otherwise all copies come autographed: [e-mail] Thanks! Tim

[@cuz3392]

Thank you for the video. Do you fish this dead drift with an indicator

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Cuz, there are lots of ways to fish the Mop! One is with an indicator, and I also like to use a tight line technique. While drifting, you can occasionally jig the fly, helping to induce strikes. Good luck with it! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@duderoony]

Hey Tim. Another great vid but, more importantly, the flies you sent me..... I knew straight off one was the Sneak Attack but didn’t know the other one. But now I know! It is The Mop! lol. I’ll try tying this one too (Micro Mop). Thank you for another great pattern dude. Keep them coming and keep keeping safe.

[@TimCammisa]

Shame on me for not telling you the names of them, I apologize! I'm really glad you figured them out, and this Micro Mop is killer, too. Talk to you soon. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@dejongpol]

Great video, the material is not like regular senille ?

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words Yes, the material is similar, but with a smaller diameter: amzn.to/2BGU4sN Tim

[@dejongpol]

@@TimCammisa thanks ferry helpfull want to make a micro mop for winter roach

[@cuz3392]

Hi Tim, I ordered what I think is the correct ultra chenille, but I wanted to double check. Is it slightly larger than the chenille used for San Juan worms

[@TimCammisa]

Exactly, Cuz, though the brand I used in this video is my go-to one and the only one I've used for these flies. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@scottcohen926]

Another easily explained tutorial just signed up for your class at the Fly Fishing Symposium, looking forward to it.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, and excited to have you in the class, Scott; we'll be having some fun! Look for my IFTS video to release soon, which will explain more about the class and what to bring. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com/

[@PiscatorFlies]

Great video and instruction Tim. I was wondering what size/brand of Ultra chenille you were using for this one. I just picked up some of the Bug Shop ultra chenille, but I would say it's smaller than what you used here. Do you find that the fibers from the chenille stay intact from a cut end even without burning the end? Cheers - Darren

[@PiscatorFlies]

lol I posted too quick, just seen the brand. :)

[@TimCammisa]

No worries, Darren, and thanks for checking. I hope all is well with you. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@Excalibur1790]

I was curious about the size of the chenille too. My local shop carries hareline dubbin in size micro and that is definitely smaller than what I see here. Would you say that your ultrachenille is a medium?

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Starting today and will try them tomorrow. Almost the very last day of our season here. :-(

[@TimCammisa]

Good luck with them...the Micro Mop is an excellent fly here in a variety of colors. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@mattashby2151]

Great video I'm and old tier restarting this stuff is relay cool can;t wait to try it in my pond . Thanks again

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, Matt, and good luck with the restart. Shoot me your email address and I'll add you to my updates, which includes tips, tricks, and more: [e-mail] Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@Bearhawk_Life]

What size was the ultra chenille you are using?

[@TimCammisa]

Jay, thanks for checking, as there are many Ultra Chenilles out there. The one I'm using has just one size, and it's made by "The Bug Shop." I'm sure others may work, but that's the one I use. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

This is excellent Tim. By sheer chance I am about to experiment with my first mop flies and they sure weren't going to be big ones. I ike the actual fishing tips as well. :-)

[@TimCammisa]

You got it, Terry, and this is a PERFECT one to start with! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@lacrossexoxo635]

King of the ties!!!!!

[@TimCammisa]

:-)

[@joeduca8582]

Hey Tim another good tutorial. I think the mop has gotten a foot hold since your first video in 2016. I talked to Shawn H about the material and Darren from Piscator used it to tie some sucker spawn in one of his tutorials. Looks like good stuff, all the steelhead colors of the glo bug yarn plus it looks plush and more mobile than other chenille. Shawn said it's the strongest chenille you can get. Is that why you don't singe the ends, won't it come apart? Even though I pick up the mop material type stuff in the dollar store when I see it I've not tied or fished them yet. I think it's a cool fly, innovative use of a material to tie an extended body fly. I don't understand the fuss, it's not like it's a clouser ;-) lol! Take care buddy...

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Joe, and thanks for the comments. It's funny you mentioned the ends, because that's what I considered doing. Shawn's father, Ron, mentioned that, but Shawn insisted that they don't fray. I have been using one Micro Mop for the last three weeks and it's still in excellent condition with this material. I may eventually singe some to see if there's a difference, but you know the rule: Less is more! Thanks again, and I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@joeduca8582]

Things are good, stocking up on tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, lol! Yeah Shawn is a great guy, he filled me in on the material. I'm surprised you didn't get his ready made bodies, maybe not micro enough? I think you mentioned using the mop for warm water species too. Check out Frugal Fly Rodder here on youtube, he has some cool looking patterns using mop fibers. He ties some nice streamers too, plays around with different materials to make patterns.Hey thanks for confirming the strength of the no burn ends. I hear steelies like to chew bubble gum, "Bazooka Joe" himself told me ;o} Ciao paisa'....

[@TimCammisa]

The first Mop video I did really is popular, Joe, and it kinda makes me laugh! These are such easy flies...but wow, they catch fish! I was using one last weekend and we were in a tough spot...this pink and black Micro Mop went on, and boom, gorgeous rainbow trout. You know the rule: Give the fish what they want! Ha ha! Thanks, Joe, and I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@joeduca8582]

Yeah I'm dying to tie and fish some, especially for pan fish, bass, even walleye on bigger jigs. Maybe with a hackle collar, one step over simple. Now there's Dragon Tails... oh boy! Will it ever end, hope not :~D

[@TimCammisa]

It better not, then I'll run out of material for videos! ;-)

[@marksleeper3752]

great vid Tim Thanks

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks, Mark! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@jasonhill8995]

Thank you JESUS For the video Tim! Very informative.

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words, Jason, and I'm glad you like the video. I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@keng2495]

You should let me borrow your Orvis euronymphing rod. I'll return it 🤞

[@TimCammisa]

Ha ha, Ken...which one?!? I have two of them! ;-) Recon: amzn.to/2KH4f50 OR H3: amzn.to/3rxswel By the way, they are both excellent rods for Euro nymphing. Hope all is well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@keng2495]

@@TimCammisa THE $900 one is good enough for me.

[@TimCammisa]

Really?!? And here I was thinking you'd want to borrow both!

[@keng2495]

@@TimCammisa That works for me 😁

[@KillerFuzzOutdoors]

Nice

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@williamsalazaripiales863]

Buen video

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words, William! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@italiantroutaholic8926]

can pass for a pink worm

[@TimCammisa]

Absolutely! I can only imagine what else the trout take this for. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com