Big Moppa
I love it when you call me Big Moppa.
Big Moppa was built with one thing in mind: putting a big meal in front of a bull red without dropping a brick on its head.
Tied on a stout Ahrex SA220 Streamer S/E 1/0 hook, Big Moppa combines a large, full profile with FINATICS Bead Chain Eyes for a lighter presentation than our heavier bull redfish patterns. The bead chain gives the fly enough weight to get down while allowing for a softer entry when you're putting it in front of cruising reds.
And that head? That's where Big Moppa gets her name.
The head is built from FINATICS Mop Chenille, creating a thick profile with plenty of movement. FINATICS Craft Fur provides the flowing body and tail, while FINATICS Strung Hackle adds movement and helps give Big Moppa its larger profile.
A dose of FINATICS French Quarter Flash finishes it off with just enough flash to get noticed.
Big profile. Lighter weight. Plenty of movement.
Sometimes the bulls don't need the whole kitchen sink.
Sometimes they just need Big Moppa.
Fly Specs
Hook: Ahrex SA220 Streamer S/E – 1/0
Eyes: FINATICS Bead Chain Eyes
Head: FINATICS Mop Chenille
Body/Tail: FINATICS Craft Fur
Hackle: FINATICS Strung Hackle
Flash: FINATICS French Quarter Flash
Primary Target: Bull Redfish
Presentation: Lighter-weight bull redfish pattern
Tied by: FINATICS Fly Company
The full Bull Series. Four fall/winter patterns built for Louisiana bull reds — throw the whole set:
