kevin2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I am going to try and tie some mouse patterns for next months trip. I'm trying to use materials that won't soak up a lot of water. The tail section examples I've seen all use rabbit or squirrel that is zonked. Figure there has to be another option that won't be as likely to soak up to much water. Thanks! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I've never tied mouse patterns but I wonder if you could use a piece of leather shoelace like the type that comes on topsiders? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Maybe either vernille or foam discs threaded onto a line like the trouser worm carp fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Silicone / rubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Lots of patterns with nylon cord, leather strips, suede strips and my favorite, the Moorish Mouse style ... zonker strip with the fur trimmed off except at the end. From online ... not my fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Spray the tail material with scotch guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 Kiley's Mice Bitz. I use 'em and love 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I've been using ultra chenille the last few years for tails and ears. This is what Chris Helm used and is also the material in those pre-cut Cohen creatures and frog legs. This material sheds water and won't dry up and get crusty like suede or leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 A thin strip of chamois waxed with beeswax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I thought about something like that too. I thought soaking it in Snow Seal of something like that. Spray the tail material with scotch guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 How's the action on that tail in the water? Is it a plastic of some sort? Looks like that might be worth giving a try. Kiley's Mice Bitz. I use 'em and love 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I watched this youtube video on that. Might work. I'm going to give that a try as well...thanks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QnpVQdR4Pc Maybe either vernille or foam discs threaded onto a line like the trouser worm carp fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozemancreative 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 I have tied them with a piece of 2mm tan foam as the tail. The tail does not foul, soak up water or sink. It does not move as much as some other materials, but pulling one across the surface throws a nice wake. The tail being visible in the silhouette is more important to me that the movement. Give it a try and see if you like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin2 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 That is worth a try too. I saw this tail via the Kiley's suggestion above, but it is just a tail only kit. I'm ordering those for sure. Lots of action... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRmc-aZLfes here on a worm pattern COULD easily make that into a mouse pattern I think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsKAdwftuY4 I have tied them with a piece of 2mm tan foam as the tail. The tail does not foul, soak up water or sink. It does not move as much as some other materials, but pulling one across the surface throws a nice wake. The tail being visible in the silhouette is more important to me that the movement. Give it a try and see if you like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites