AKFlyman18 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 I tried tying my first mouse pattern. This was my first experience with spinning dear hair. I think the hair is a little long. Any pointers to improve on the mouse would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniperfreak223 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 it's not bad at all, much better than my first mouse...I would just make the body a little longer, but it's very well fishable as-is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKFlyman18 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for the tip. I was told to get a 2xl hook but I got a 2xh accidentally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_grieb 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 nice. will catch lots of fish. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORRNWEMTP 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 that fly looks awesome! should catch lots of fish especially bass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Its fun to work with deer hair, Pat Cohen has a couple of good vids (one a mouse/rat) that show you what you need, Here are a few ideas for you that I tied up many moons ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKFlyman18 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks, Bruce! I will check out his vids. Those are some great looking flies you tied. I live in Alaska but will be vacationing in Maine this summer and want to fly fish for some bass. I'm trying to tie up some good top water flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 try looking up HoodRat "on Roids" http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=76819 Very promising pattern and here are a few I just tied, for your amusement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
