Morrish Mouse

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Morrish Mouse fly pattern - Rodents streamer image

Description

The Morrish Mouse, crafted by renowned fly designer Ken Morrish, emerged from his extensive experiences in regions like Alaska and Russia, where large trout are known to prey on small rodents. Morrish aimed to create a pattern that was both effective and practical, leading to a design that is easy to cast and mimics the natural movement of a swimming mouse. The fly's buoyant deer hair body and foam back allow it to ride low in the water, creating a lifelike wake that entices predatory fish. Since its inception, the Morrish Mouse has become a staple in the fly boxes of anglers targeting large trout and other predatory species worldwide.

Pro Tip

Nocturnal Drift: Under the cloak of darkness, cast the Morrish Mouse upstream and let it drift naturally with the current, occasionally imparting subtle twitches. This technique mimics the erratic movements of a disoriented rodent, appealing to the predatory instincts of nocturnal feeders.

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Fly Tying Recipe

  • Hook: Wide-gap streamer or mouse hook, size 2–6
  • Thread: Black or dark brown, 6/0 or 140 denier
  • Tail: Brown or olive thin foam strip
  • Body: Natural deer hair, stacked and spun for buoyancy
  • Wing/Top: Bucktail or deer hair in natural or olive tones
  • Eyes: Mono eyes or bead-chain eyes
  • Whiskers (optional): Moose body hair or similar stiff hair
  • Head: Packed deer hair trimmed to shape and sealed with head cement

Fly Tying Video

From: In The Riffle