Description

Ken Morrish's original mouse pattern combines a broad surface profile with a buoyant foam back and deer-hair body. It is built for trout that take mice and other substantial food from the surface.

Performance

Cast toward likely bank cover or holding lanes, then skate or swim the fly under controlled tension. Small pulses can make it push water while maintaining a steady wake.

Why we use it

The profile is easy for fish to locate on top, and the foam supports a surface presentation through a long swing or retrieve.

Materials

Deer-hair body and foam back.

Specifications

Hook sizes: 4 and 6. Pattern designer: Ken Morrish. Presentation: surface.

Key features

• Buoyant foam back
• Broad mouse silhouette
• Designed to skate and wake