Josho 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Working on a few mice patterns in hopes of some late night browns. :headbang: Disk-O Mouse Hook - Mustad sz.2 SS Thread - Uni 6/0 in desired color Tail - Foam (tapered and stretched) Body – Foam disk & Deer hair in desired color Eye - Doll / Googly / Rattle Eyes Faster to tie, less mess, more buoyant, does not hold as much water and the foam head gives more of an erratic action on the strip. This pattern sits high on the water and stays dry. Moorish Mouse (or at least my take on it. ) Hook - Mustad sz.2 SS Thread - Uni 6/0 in desired color Tail – Squirrel or Rabbit strip. Body - Foam & Deer hair in desired color “Mice don’t float, they swim!” Seems obvious right? Right? This pattern sinks down low in the water but still stays on the surface. The Gurgler like head creates a very erratic action and pushes a ton of water. The fur strip tail just helps add a little more motion to the mix. So which do the fish like more? Is it situational? Does it matter? Well I hope to conduct quite a bit of research this weekend so I will keep you posted. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Those are some really neat mice!! The Disk-o has to be my favorite. Jan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Nice flies Josh! Because they push water and yet still stay on top, I'm betting they'd fish really well!! Like you said, mice struggle and such. I'd fish 'em!! I bet they'd be a blast. Jeremy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 My bet is the disco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 WOW! Very nice! I really like the deer hair work on the Moorish Mouse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 I like those moorish meeces! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites