StreamersPinecone Mouse
A sleek mouse pattern with exceptional profile and action. Features a rabbit zonker body, foam head, and Living Eyes for realistic presentation. The combination of leech leather tail and loco legs creates an irresistible swimming motion that triggers aggressive strikes from predatory fish.
Summer, Fall
Advanced
Bass, Pike, Trout, Muskie
Overview
This is a favorite mouse pattern for northern waters, combining the natural movement of rabbit fur with the buoyancy of foam construction. The sleek profile reduces water resistance while the Living Eyes add flash and realism. The pink foam head provides high visibility for night fishing and helps the pattern push water effectively. Alternative materials allow tiers to customize the pattern based on available supplies while maintaining the essential swimming action.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Gamakatsu B10S - 2
Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill 6040 Streamer Stripper - 2
Thread: Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - Black
Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Black
Tail: Leech Leather - Black
Tail: Loco Legs - Gray
Tail (Alternate): Sili Legs - Brown/Black Flake
Body: Rabbit Zonker Strips - Natural Brown
Body (Alternate): Cross Cut Rabbit Zonker Strips - Tan
Head: Hareline Fettuccine Foam - Pink
Head (Alternate): 2mm Thin Fly Foam - Fl. Pink
Eyes: Fish-Skull Living Eyes - Fire - 6mm
Eyes (Alternate): Fish-Skull Living Eyes - Fire - 5mm
Fishing Tips
Season
Most productive during summer and fall evenings when fish are actively hunting surface prey. Best fished from late afternoon through darkness.
Presentation
Cast tight to banks, logs, and structure. Use aggressive strips with pauses to create a swimming V-wake. Fish it slowly near cover or speed up in open water to trigger reaction strikes.
When to Use
Target trophy fish in low-light conditions, especially near undercut banks, logjams, and weed edges. Extremely effective during warm summer nights when large predators hunt actively along shorelines.
Water Type
Excels in both moving water and stillwater environments. Fish it in lakes, ponds, slow river pools, and along current seams where big fish ambush prey.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a stout 7-9 weight rod with floating line. Tie direct to 10-15 lb fluorocarbon or mono leader. No weight needed - the foam head keeps it riding high while the rabbit body provides natural swimming action.
Visibility & Floatation
Rides high in the surface film with foam head visible above water. Rabbit zonker body suspends just below surface creating realistic silhouette. Pink foam head provides excellent low-light visibility for angler tracking.
