I'm in Montana and love fishing mouse patterns in the fall (late September to now) for big browns. I tried it years back ; we get a high-water flood season that leaves log debris "jams" on many of our rivers and it makes for prime conditions for large flies and larger than average fish
Check my post above yours. Mouse patterns from 30 years ago where the big thing for giant browns at night. There's a book published about it. Nightfishing for trout. The pusher paterns where tied in Butte, I've used them all over, got an 7 lber out of the big hole. 1am total dark. Thought it was a beaver that I hooked
I've caught a ton of trout using mouse patterns, but my most epic adventure was at night during a lighting storm when there were mice running all over the bank and jumping in the water. My favorite mouse pattern-the "Kiwi Muddler" tied with an oversized deer hair head. My friend Jack Dennis showed me this fly some 40 years ago. I was guiding Jack when he caught an 11 lb. brown.
Been waiting years for this one! Hands down my fav way to fish for trout and while it’s unlikely I’ll ever make it down there, chucking mice in NZ has always been a dream of mine. Been following along watching for a long time and always hoped we’d get a mouse mission so I’m pumped for this one! Haha cheers from Ohio 🍻
I once caught a big rainbow hen which I did not return to the river, and inside her was a mother mouse, and six tiny baby mice. That was in the Ahuriri river, about 30 years ago.
There was an article in Field and Stream, early 90s, where, in Mongolia or China, live mice were out into a harness (with hooks) and the trout went 28-38 inches. Great photo too ffom a bluff with a 35" trout hugging a weed island.
We do lots of mousing here in Michigan….though at night , in the pitch dark.. As a guide in Alaska in the 90s…..mousing was the absolute best for BIG rainbows. Love it! GREAT video!
Pretty cool when a freshwater fish readily eats some mammals! My buddy caught a monster rainbow last year in a local Wyoming reservoir that had 3 mice in its digestive tract!
Years ago I used to fish the Newhalen river in Alaska with mouse flys and catch rainbow trout up to 22lbs anything under 10lbs was a nuisance fish, fun times !!
Gotta try those big pools at night! Summertime,Talking the big rivers in Montana, Clarks fork, Flathead especially around Enis..20 -30 years ago we used to fish big "pusher" flys and mouse paterns with a super slow twitch retrieve across those big swimming hole type areas, especially attractive where tree roots and deep cover are present. The big browns turn totally predatory, like larger food sources and ignore hatches and day time activities. Wall hangers!
I mostly nymph, but the last couple of years I started using some streamers. I'm hooked ( ;-) ). I spend 5 months a year by the West Fork of the Madison. A lot of the water there is pretty fast and choppy. Would you fish mouse flies there, or would you only do it further downstream? Also, do you have any favorite mouse patterns? Thanks.
Here in the mountains of Sweden a mouse can be more effective the a regular dry fly, in some of the lake the bigger trout rather take mouse or a small bird instead, more food with little effort.
There was a movie made years ago called..Once in a Blue Moon,it's all about mice and trout..when there is mice in plaque proportions when the ..flimed in the south island when the beach trees are seeding
Hmm i am no expert but i would try a bit darker mouse and fish it more aggressively also across the river and downstream. A mouse doesent float down the river but try to cross it. Dont know if u care but atleast i tried:)
I'm in Montana and love fishing mouse patterns in the fall (late September to now) for big browns. I tried it years back ; we get a high-water flood season that leaves log debris "jams" on many of our rivers and it makes for prime conditions for large flies and larger than average fish
Check my post above yours. Mouse patterns from 30 years ago where the big thing for giant browns at night. There's a book published about it. Nightfishing for trout. The pusher paterns where tied in Butte, I've used them all over, got an 7 lber out of the big hole. 1am total dark. Thought it was a beaver that I hooked
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Slap the other bank and just wiggle-skate that bad boy across the pools.. 🐁 💥☠️
Awesome video! Amazing scenery and amazing trout!!! You guys are BLESSED.
I've caught a ton of trout using mouse patterns, but my most epic adventure was at night during a lighting storm when there were mice running all over the bank and jumping in the water. My favorite mouse pattern-the "Kiwi Muddler" tied with an oversized deer hair head. My friend Jack Dennis showed me this fly some 40 years ago. I was guiding Jack when he caught an 11 lb. brown.
Super strong and healthy rainbows. Super video.
Been waiting years for this one! Hands down my fav way to fish for trout and while it’s unlikely I’ll ever make it down there, chucking mice in NZ has always been a dream of mine. Been following along watching for a long time and always hoped we’d get a mouse mission so I’m pumped for this one! Haha cheers from Ohio 🍻
I once caught a big rainbow hen which I did not return to the river, and inside her was a mother mouse, and six tiny baby mice.
That was in the Ahuriri river, about 30 years ago.
The fishing is obviously the best but i really enjoy seeing these beautiful places, NZ is a beautiful country North and South.
Is this the Mohaka? Epic video lads
Awesome video! Try the side-by-side wiggle as you swing. Absolutely deadly here in BC.
There was an article in Field and Stream, early 90s, where, in Mongolia or China, live mice were out into a harness (with hooks) and the trout went 28-38 inches. Great photo too ffom a bluff with a 35" trout hugging a weed island.
Thank G for another fun experience!!
Yeah, mousing rocks... so exciting, explosive & visual!
We do lots of mousing here in Michigan….though at night , in the pitch dark.. As a guide in Alaska in the 90s…..mousing was the absolute best for BIG rainbows. Love it! GREAT video!
The nighttime mouse bite is awesome in northern MI
Awesome,we do this in Northern Ontario,Canada for giant specs,works great on browns as well.
Great presentation and action on that mouse pattern
Only ever fished a mouse at night. Crazy eats!! Well done gentlemen 🐭👍🏼
This is pretty cool, I'm definitely going to try it this summer
Congratulations on reaching 100 hundreds subscribers
The tug is the drug, streamers and mice! More please.
Been watching a few of your videos. Epic content! Gigantic trout!
I was hoping to see you catch that eel.
Incredible looking mouse fly, who ties those? Great video, as always. Thanks for posting.
nice video👍 some flashbacks from the movie Once In a Blue Moon...
Nice work GB! I have some mice that I bought 40+ years ago, might have to give one a whirl.
Love that mouse pattern.
That’s epic! And that mouse pattern is next level. I need to get back to New Zealand. Not sure the Aussie trout will be into this.
Nice day of fishing..!
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Pretty cool when a freshwater fish readily eats some mammals! My buddy caught a monster rainbow last year in a local Wyoming reservoir that had 3 mice in its digestive tract!
Years ago I used to fish the Newhalen river in Alaska with mouse flys and catch rainbow trout up to 22lbs anything under 10lbs was a nuisance fish, fun times !!
Frick Sweet lookin trout. Thanks
Gotta try those big pools at night! Summertime,Talking the big rivers in Montana, Clarks fork, Flathead especially around Enis..20 -30 years ago we used to fish big "pusher" flys and mouse paterns with a super slow twitch retrieve across those big swimming hole type areas, especially attractive where tree roots and deep cover are present.
The big browns turn totally predatory, like larger food sources and ignore hatches and day time activities. Wall hangers!
I mostly nymph, but the last couple of years I started using some streamers. I'm hooked ( ;-) ). I spend 5 months a year by the West Fork of the Madison. A lot of the water there is pretty fast and choppy. Would you fish mouse flies there, or would you only do it further downstream? Also, do you have any favorite mouse patterns? Thanks.
great video ...do you have a link for this mouse pattern please, i would like to try it in my country ...tks in advance
Always wanted to try mousing in NZ. Doesn't really happen around here. Looks like a fun time!
Read a book some time back and the author over his lifetime of fishing had found everything in a trout gullet, from frogs to small birds.
Fun watch 👍🐭🐁 Enjoyed 👍
Great fishing
What a blst. Awesome.👌🔥💪
Rippin lips as usual. Great content bro. 🎣
What’s the name of that mouse pattern ? Is it a production tie. That’s one of the best patterns I’ve seen. Or is it a friend’s pattern.
I throw mouse patterns under night vision it's such an epic way to fish.
Let's go! 🔥🔥🔥
You definitely got to put a link to the mouse pattern or tying video to it lol
Where can I get one of those Gandalf style hiking/wading sticks?
Here in the mountains of Sweden a mouse can be more effective the a regular dry fly, in some of the lake the bigger trout rather take mouse or a small bird instead, more food with little effort.
Excellent Garth, daytime eat on a mouse, how good is that
Where can i get one of those mouse flies
Bros busy getting his sausage out 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nice fish. We get sea run Rainbows (Steelhead) here up to 20lbs.(9kg) the average is about 8lbs (3.6kg). Your fish bite better lol.
Gotta skate the little guy cross stream some more 😃
There was a movie made years ago called..Once in a Blue Moon,it's all about mice and trout..when there is mice in plaque proportions when the ..flimed in the south island when the beach trees are seeding
What type of smith sunglasses are those?
What weight rod were you using with the mouse?
Halthy Raynbow buggas!
Where can we get that mouse fly?
Where can I get some of these mouse patterns
Hmm i am no expert but i would try a bit darker mouse and fish it more aggressively also across the river and downstream. A mouse doesent float down the river but try to cross it. Dont know if u care but atleast i tried:)
Nice fish, mate.
The mouse craze is coming down on NZ 😂 what's happening haha
Isn't that where you camped? That was a great vid.
Even that eel won't eat your lunch.
Can anyone recommend greaet polarized fishing river glasses for 1-200$?
I would like to clarify this is no way shape or form my fly pattern. It is a prototype of Dustin Habaner’s mouse fly (of Taupo Rod and Tackle)
Love the video. What is the chenille type or main body of this made of please? Thank you
What is the name of that mouse fly?
Do you guys ever catch eels on flies???
I have had eels attack the trout on the line when I am playing it into the landing net
You gotta skate the fly… instead of a stop and go.
I get most mouse eats on the pause.
What they were doing was working tho
Try it at dusk/night
1 rod mouse fly, 1 rod streamer
Jealous much...greetings from Cape Town...
Great. Has anyone ever seen a big trout predating on a real mouse?
Used to fish a dam in Utah and the mice would fall off the concrete all the time.. the poor bastards never made it back to the rocks lol
Works for smallmouth too…
First view
At what point do these baits cease to be flies? Seriously...
I know were that is
Hey I like that if you are not subscribe shame on you that was cool..Luis from New Mexico USA Apache country.💪
A mouse is not a Fly its a Lure.