Hayden's Midnight Snack Mouse
Tied by Hayden Smith · September 2026
The Midnight Snack is a mouse pattern I’ve been developing and refining over the past year. My goal was to create a mouse that not only looked realistic but also mimicked the natural movement of a mouse on the water. One of the key features of this pattern is craft fur. It gives the fly a natural profile and excellent movement in the water, helping it entice strikes from even the pickiest of fish. The material also allows the fly to maintain a lifelike silhouette without becoming overly bulky. This fly is perfect for both stillwater and river fishing and is a great pattern to have when trout are looking for a tasty midnight snack.
Material List
- Hook: Fulling Mill 6040 Streamer Stripper — 1
- Hook: Gamakatsu B10S — 1 / 25 Pack
- Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 30D 18/0 — Brick Beige
- Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 30D 18/0 — Black
- Prop: Trout Hunter Big Game Fluorocarbon - 50m — 36.8 lb/0.019 dia
- Tail: Black Barred Rabbit Strips — Grizzly
- Tail: Fulling Mill Rabbit Zonker Strips — Grizzly
- Body: Natural Craft Fur — Grizzly
- Body: Salty Craft Fur — Grizzly Grey
- Over Body: MFC - High Rise Foam - 5mm — Black
- Over Body: Fly Tying Foam - 6mm — Black
- Legs: Sili Legs — Solid Black
- Legs: Perfect Rubber Silicone Legs — 6502 Black
- Eyes: Fulling Mill Epoxy Eye — Red / 4.0mm - 5/32"
- Eyes: Fulling Mill Epoxy Baitfish Eye — Red / 4.0mm - 5/32"
- Super Glue: Zap-a-Gap Brush-On Super Glue
- Gel Glue: Loctite Gel Control Super Glue
- Glow tab: Atomic Glow Sheet — Fl. Green
