Euro NymphsSlush Mop
The Slush Mop is a modern attractor pattern designed by Cheech in April 2020 that utilizes FNF Slush Jelly Fritz material to create a protein-packed imitation. The chenille-like Jelly Fritz body provides exceptional movement and bulk, while the UV dubbing head adds visual appeal. This quick-to-tie pattern represents worms, eggs, and other high-protein meals that trout find irresistible in both moving water and stillwater environments.
Year Round
Beginner
Trout
Overview
Developed by Cheech of Fly Fish Food in April 2020, the Slush Mop brings the effectiveness of stillwater blobs to moving water nymphing. The FNF Slush Jelly Fritz material provides exceptional bulk and movement while maintaining durability through multiple fish catches. Color variations include apricot for egg imitations and blue cheese for a more subtle aquatic worm presentation. This pattern is particularly effective for anglers who embrace modern attractor patterns focused on high-protein food sources that trigger aggressive feeding responses.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook, size #10
Bead: Hanak Fluo+ Slotted Tungsten Beads, fl. orange, 4.0mm
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier, fl. fire orange
Body: FNF Slush Jelly Fritz, apricot (or blue cheese)
Head: Ice Dub, UV shrimp pink
Fishing Tips
Season
Year round effectiveness makes this an excellent pattern for all seasons; particularly productive during spring runoff when high water pushes worms into the drift and during fall when trout aggressively feed on eggs
Presentation
Dead drift on tight-line Euro rigs for precise depth control and immediate strike detection; the jig hook design keeps the fly riding hook-point up, reducing snags while maintaining natural orientation in current
When to Use
Ideal when trout are feeding opportunistically on high-protein food sources; excels in off-color water where the bright colors and bulk provide excellent visibility; effective as a searching pattern when no specific hatch is evident
Water Type
Versatile pattern that works in both moving water and stillwater; in streams, fish pockets, runs, and seams where trout hold; in lakes, work near weed beds and drop-offs where aquatic worms are abundant
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on 9-12 foot leaders with 4X-5X tippet; works as a point fly in Euro rigs with smaller patterns as droppers; the 4.0mm tungsten bead provides excellent sink rate without additional weight; in stillwater, fish on sinking lines or long leaders
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks quickly due to large tungsten bead and jig hook design; the Jelly Fritz material creates significant bulk and movement that attracts trout from distance; fluorescent colors remain visible in stained or deep water conditions
