Lil Hood Rat Mouse

The Lil Hood Rat Mouse is a compact, highly buoyant mouse pattern that punches well above its weight when it comes to attracting big, aggressive trout. Its distinctive tan foam/cork body, grey and brown deer hair collar, and bright red-orange rubber tail create a unique profile and color contrast that triggers predatory strikes from large brown and rainbow trout — especially in low-light conditions and after dark.

On the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan River, and Colorado River, the Lil Hood Rat shines as an evening and night fishing pattern skated or waked along undercut banks, logjams, and grassy edges where big trout set up to ambush prey. Its smaller, more compact profile compared to full-size mouse patterns makes it ideal for rivers where a subtler presentation is needed, or when trout are keying on smaller rodents and large terrestrials. Also effective during daylight hours as a large attractor in fast pocket water and heavy runs.

Pattern Details:

• Style: Compact mouse pattern terrestrial dry fly
• Body: Tan foam / cork with round head
• Collar: Grey and brown deer hair
• Tail: Bright red-orange rubber
• Hook: Heavy wire hook
• Best fished: Skated or waked at dusk and after dark along banks and structure; also effective as a daytime attractor

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.