The Mouse Rat fly pattern is one of the most popular mouse pattern in a fly angler’s fly box. Also referred to as a Mouse Rat Fishing Lure, it is equally efficient at hooking bass and pike as it is at catching large trout. The realistic rodent pattern admirably imitates mice, lemmings, voles, shrew and chipmunks making them a good bait for fish that are locked on them. Big bass and big browns feed at night. And big Alaskan rainbows love to snap a lemming or two when they get in the water. The Mouse rat fishing lure is ideal for both as it provides great realism as one swims this fly pattern across the waters. For optimal results, anglers should fish this pattern using a floating line. Additionally, a short leader of heavy test (4′ of 2x), jerkily stripped across the surface of the water. Fish it near banks where the high grass grows when the wind is blowing or at night. Make sure the Mouse rat fishing lure plops on the water and then swim it across. Just make sure not to freak out when the big hit comes!
