Mouse SBS

[LSUFlyFishing]

I had a request for a mouse fly that i tie and have had some luck with this year. Here it is. I apologize for the crappy pictures.

Materials:
Fox squirrel zonker strip
chenille
foam
sili legs


Tie in chenille for the tail. I burn the tip and apply some zap-a-gap right where it meets the hook so that the tail is stiff for about 1/4". I think it helps prevent fouling.


Cut two pieces of foam. I usually make the top one a little wider than the bottom


Tie the lighter one on the bottom and the darker on the top. After that, tie in the squirrel zonker.


Tie in a rubber leg on either side.


I usually put some SHAN on the shank and then wrap the zonker up to the eye and tie it in.


Split the hair on the bottom of the shank, pull the foam to the eye, and tie it in. I put some superglue on the foam to glue it to the shank of the hook. I forgot to take a picture after the foam is tied in


Flip the fly over and do the same to the top.


Tie in some more rubber legs at the front tie in spot and your done.




I also tie one that i double the top foam and dont put a bottom foam. Both work, just depends on how im feeling when im tying.

Hope it works for you.

[FlySlingerCole]

Nice man, I tie a couple different mice, but I am always looking for new ways/techniques to tie them. Thanks for sharing!

[LSUFlyFishing]

Nice man, I tie a couple different mice, but I am always looking for new ways/techniques to tie them. Thanks for sharing!

Which patterns have you had success with? i need some new ones to try

[RandySBreth]

I see you're using the Tiemco 8089. Have you tried the Gamakatsu B10S yet? I think it's a better hook in term of rust resistance. I've used the NP (Nickel Plated) version of the 8089 and that works, too, but sometimes I don't want a stainless look to the hook, you know?

[FlySlingerCole]

Randy, I use a lot of B10S and have had no problems with them whatsoever. I really like them.

Mr. Hankey is my go to mouse pattern, right now. I love how it rides in the water etc..

[LSUFlyFishing]

Never tried the B10S. Is it a comparable shape to the tiemco? I tend to lose flies before they ever get to rust.

[FlySlingerCole]

Yes, very comparable to the TMC.

[RandySBreth]

The B10S is a stinger type, very similar to the Tiemco, but it's a little thicker gauge wire.
Best picture I could find quickly: http://littleriveroutfitters.com/store/product.php?productid=18296&cat=1171&page=1&js=n