The Mop

The Mop

Hook - Streamer style

Thread - White

Body - Silver mylar tubing, tied down at the bend with white thread that then forms the butt

Throat - Yellow nylon fibers and red calf tail

Wing - Peacock herls, tips cut flat

Head - Silver with white eye and red pupil

Reference - Art of Angling Journal - Volume 2 Issue 1 Originator - Ora Smith

Silver Smelt

Silver Smelt

Hook: Mustad 3665A

Thread: Black 8/0

Body: Oval silver tinsel

Wing: Four light grey saddle hackles

Throat: Red hackle fibers tied in beard style

Head: Painted silver with black eye with white pupil with red center

Reference - Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon - Dick Stewart & Bob Leeman