How to Tie - Big Eyed Semperfli Mouse | AvidMax Fly Tying Tuesday Tutorials

[@amberbobmarley8596]

The first 40 second showing that mouse swimming was eerily realistic. Nice work.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks!

[@billw7923]

I love how this mouse looks. Very realistic.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks!

[@DML575]

Nice tie: Big Eyed Semperfli Mouse aka The Mounster

[@AvidMax]

Haha great name idea!

[@holgerpeters252]

Semper mouse looked great moving through the water. Will have to try it out.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks! Have fun trying it out.

[@drockstein80]

Catching big boys with the mouser pattern!

[@AvidMax]

Yessir!

[@peterhellenbrand8178]

Comment (anything) to satisfy the requirements. Also dries are the best and this is a stretch

[@AvidMax]

Thanks, Peter!

[@soicanplay]

Thanks for the video on how to tie the Big Eyed Semperfli Mouse. I love how you show it step by step and slow enough for the viewer to figure it all out at home.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@osumoose11]

How cool would it have been if the mouse was blown up by a monster Brownie! Thanks guys!

[@AvidMax]

Who wouldn't love that?! Haha

[@dws2917]

Nice pattern -can’t wait to try it at night

[@AvidMax]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@everhart86]

Thanks for all the videos!

[@AvidMax]

Our pleasure!

[@juankindelan9364]

great fly for chasing big fish at night!!

[@AvidMax]

Yep!

[@thomasstribling1994]

Look at that little dude swim at the 0:26 mark! Doesn’t even need any legs.

[@AvidMax]

He swims like a little mouse Michael Phelps 🏊

[@kdwskii]

Nice! It was great to show its motion in the water too. The semplsynthetic rabbit looked great!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@rebundy1]

Thanks for the chance to win. Trying to learn this skill to up my game on the water.

[@AvidMax]

Good luck, Richard!

[@jasonarrowood3349]

Awesome tie. The big eyes and foam ears bring it to life.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeney5113]

Love all the great videos guys.keep them coming

[@AvidMax]

Thanks! Will do!

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Great intro! I kept waiting for something to explode from the depths and inhale it! Very lifelike swim.

[@AvidMax]

Glad you liked it!

[@ivanbrown6982]

Already ordered the supplies to tie this for Wisconsin big browns. Ordered through the brick and mortar store and the associate was great in helping me order.

[@AvidMax]

Awesome, send us a picture when you finish tying them and especially once you land a fish with it!

[@barrysilverman5205]

GREAT TUTORIAL. LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE.

[@AvidMax]

Awesome, thank you!

[@billhenz1127]

Really enjoy these tying sessions!

[@AvidMax]

Glad to hear it!

[@The-Sound-Explorer]

The glow in the dark Eyes will work awesome when fishing a golf course we fish a night! Thanks for posting and running a giveaway!! Best of luck to all!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@barrysilverman5205]

I AGREE ABOUT THE TAILS BUT, THEY LOOK SO NEAT! AND FUN TO TIE!

[@AvidMax]

Haha we love the way they look and they are fun to tie, but sometimes we wonder what the fish think...

[@deakemarschall2992]

Great video. Love watching someone who knows what they're doing share their craft.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Michaelheadphoto]

Love seeing this fly being tied

[@AvidMax]

Thanks!

[@garyryan6315]

Sweet mouse pattern! Thanks for doing the giveaway and tight lines.

[@AvidMax]

You bet!

[@benfoley3980]

I’ve been fly fishing and trying my own flies for two years now. Always amazing what can be used to make different flies. I think I love tying flies more than fishing. Lol. Like the use of dacron instead of a shank. Keep up the good work with the videos. Love them.

[@AvidMax]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching our videos, Ben.

[@huntingmissouri5420]

I like that mouse pattern!! Looks very effective!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@AvidMax]

It really is! This thing has caught many fish for us.

[@huntingmissouri5420]

@@AvidMax ya I bet it has, I wish I could get more time on the river!!

[@davidhudak4180]

Great Pattern - and Thanks for explaining/demonstrating it so clearly, I’ll be checking your site and ordering some materials, I don’t think I’ve ever visited it. I’ll also check you out on FB and IG. Thank you!

[@sherimehl6237]

Enjoyed the semperfli mouse and how it will move in the water. I am thinking this idea might be good for other flies and ocean fishing using flies. You have me thinking outside the box!

[@AvidMax]

That's a great idea!

[@matthewmiller3667]

Great looking fly. I liked how you showed it being fished in the beginning of the video.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks 👍

[@jamom8804]

The blackout loon tools make your flies catch more fish…. Also, agree on the tails on nymphs 😂

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@epsieblaine7968]

Max this a great mouse pattern.I have caught huge brook and browns with a mouse fly.This is a super mouse pattern,I'm going to add to my box. Ken

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching, be sure to let us know what you catch with this pattern!

[@epsieblaine7968]

@@AvidMax It's fall here on the Smokey Mountains.Specks are on there fall run.I did not like the yellow loon tools,but the black outs look cool.When I catch a trout on this pattern,I will sent youns a pic. Ken

[@AvidMax]

Sounds great, we would love that. Good luck!

[@stayoung3]

Super tie... I will definitely be adding this to my box!!

[@AvidMax]

Hope you like it!

[@russelllieser4226]

Love Avidmax videos.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks, Russell!

[@hunterrichmond6101]

Nice tie! Would love to see some of your favorite winter flies as we head into that season.

[@AvidMax]

We have some good winter options coming right up!

[@tammybier8263]

I love watching fly fishing and fly tying videos and look forward to watching many more of yours in the future.

[@AvidMax]

Thank you very much! We appreciate the support.

[@adventuredoogs9902]

It always looks so easy. just bought a cheep kit to make some spiders. been fly fishing for just under a year, I'm hooked on the cast.

[@AvidMax]

That is awesome!

[@dukedrouillard8857]

Just getting started with fly fishing; bought a Redington Vice from AvidMax in September. This was the first fly tying video I've seen, but it looks like it would be fun to do. I'll be sure to watch more of these.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@walterroberts3117]

"Roast for the Rangers jersey"! The store is like 5 minutes from the Avs practice facility. LOL. keep up the good work guys! See you guys soon.

[@AvidMax]

Ha! Thank you, Walter! We appreciate the support and will see you soon.

[@ivanbrown6982]

Just got the material to tie these last night from Avidmax and couldn't wait to try them. Just couldn't get the eyes for them

[@edbosley1138]

Very nice pattern great for going after big brown trout at night. Thanks for sharing and tight lines

[@AvidMax]

No problem 👍

[@daleweller5193]

Thank you for explaining and showing what materials you are using,not many people do.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it helps!

[@OneThird1533]

That mouse looks awesome. The toolkit looks legit. But that hoodie is what's up.

[@AvidMax]

Haha thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@bradwolfe3322]

Nice details on the mouse tail and ears, Max.

[@AvidMax]

Many thanks!

[@jakespool2000]

I haven't tried any loon tools other than the dubbing spinner (works great) They look like quality tools, I like the all black.

[@AvidMax]

We love the dubbing spinner as well! Great for all of your loop needs.

[@freddiegonz4113]

Very nice and detailed fly tying instruction. More power.

[@AvidMax]

Thank you!

[@justinwidomski1624]

Lets go Rangers!! Love seeing the support out west!! Also, can’t wait to try that mouse pattern in the east! Thanks for sharing.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelvella3939]

One of the reasons I watch the weekly AvidMax Tuesday Fly Tie sessions is to see all new and very cool tying materials they offer such as the Wabbit synthetic material. Can’t wait to try it! And as a big time AVS fan… what’s up with the Rangers jersey!? Got to go Colorado AVALANCHE home team!!! Thanks AvidMax team for helping me tie better and enjoy the art!!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching! We so glad to be able share the joy of fly tying with people and it is one of the many things that drive us and keep us connected to what we love 🎣

[@jmcd88]

Love the videos! Glad to have tying Tuesday be a regularity!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks very much!

[@rdog1174]

Good vid. I bought “UV feathers” once from Sportsmens Warehouse that did not glow under UV light, they told me it b/c it’s only fish can see it. UV on everything you fish is b/s to us sell more junk. Next it will be tying materials blessed by a shaman b/c ‘the fish can sense it’.

[@AvidMax]

Haha that is a great point. I always test materials under a UV light before I believe any of the advertised properties. There are definitely some materials that really pop, and some that do not. As long as it's a material and pattern you have confidence in, that's what matters to me! Thanks for watching and good luck in the giveaway!

[@guethao396]

Can’t have too many midges! Awesome looking mouse

[@AvidMax]

Haha got that right!

[@donk745]

I'm new to fly tying and I defiantly going to try to tie this Big Eyed Semperfil Mouse and try it out for Muskie fishing.

[@AvidMax]

Sounds like a good plan, have fun!

[@gldead3741]

Every video you guys do is better then the one before! This one was absolutely amazing . I have been a fan of mousing for Trout for a while now and this pattern will make a great addition to my arsenal . I look forward to each Tuesday to see what new flies you guys can come up with. Keep up the great work and tight Lines to you all. It would be an honor to win The Loon Core Fly Tying Kit . P.S . as far as the N.Y. Rangers go I was a fan years ago but when they traded Eddie Giacomne !

[@AvidMax]

Thank you very much! Let us know when you catch a fish with this pattern!

[@marciakindinger6769]

Awesome video! What a darling little mouse. Loved it!!

[@AvidMax]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dominickcasados2663]

Cool of you guys to do a giveaway! Appreciate the different intros lately, that bass and drip hit a little too hard at night haha

[@AvidMax]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the feedback on the intros, we appreciate it!

[@JCS_72]

That Wabbit strip looks like it was made for that pattern!

[@AvidMax]

When we first saw this material we had the exact same thought! It really is a perfect match for the mouse pattern we envisioned creating for Alaska and beyond.

[@hightideflyco.3459]

Awesome video guys! Might have to add this one to the ole box!

[@AvidMax]

You should!

[@BrianGreenen]

Really good level of detail in the instructions

[@AvidMax]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marciimpala]

Awesome tool kit! Thanks for the chance.

[@AvidMax]

You bet!

[@edds46]

Cool pattern. I’ve ever fished a mouse but looks like it would be fun to tie.

[@AvidMax]

It is fun to tie and to fish! Give it a shot!

[@adamalthoff1802]

Always look forward to fly tying Tuesday!

[@AvidMax]

Us too!

[@chrispalmer1813]

Would be awesome to see some region-specific tying series. Like a big western rivers and eastern brook trout streams

[@AvidMax]

We can certainly do some more region specific flies! Our tying staff have experience all over the country so we can sprinkle in some different ideas in the future. Of course, there are tons of patterns we've posted that could work just about anywhere, anytime!

[@georgefleszar7154]

Great video. I presume the Wabbit strip sheds water more easily than natural rabbit zonker and is easier to cast…Yes? One suggestion, if you put the threader in from the front of the eye you can pull the loop through in one step rather than doing each tag and separately.. Thanks again!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching, George!

[@AvidMax]

George, congratulations! Your comment was randomly selected via commentpicker.com! Please send me an email at [e-mail] so we can get the shipping info we need to send you the prize pack. Thanks again for watching and to all those who participated. 🎣

[@jasonmetz3456]

Nice tie, those eyes! Maybe a little big for my taste, but whatever works.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougcook3351]

Great video. That would work well for the pike in one of our lakes up here in NW Montana. Thanks for posting.

[@AvidMax]

You bet!

[@TTapMT]

Great video as always! Look forward to tying some up.

[@AvidMax]

Hope you enjoy tying and fishing them! Let us know how they work for you!

[@jerrymohrlang7134]

What a great tie, Max! The one problem I have since I've been following your videos is trying to keep up with tying what you've shown. But I'm not too worried, now that the high mountain lakes that I fish are freezing up, I'll have the winter months to catch up. Just keep showing more of these great videos and I'll keep tying.

[@AvidMax]

We have been spending more time at the bench now that temps are dropping off, with the occasional cold weather outing just to feel a tug and put a bend in the rod! 🎣

[@NARoutdoors]

I’d love to see some kebari flies! Maybe a series on tieing with minimal tools (no vice…maybe found feathers).

[@martyrothman3933]

I like that I'm new to part-time but I do pick up feathers all over fortunately where I live peacocks are everywhere I must have 50 peacock feathers

[@mattblouin346]

Just started tying a couple months ago and stumbled upon you guys while tying and been trying some of your patterns. Love the vids keep it up!

[@AvidMax]

We're glad you found us! Stick around for many more videos to come 🎣

[@rollinlapoint4554]

Brilliant! I definitely learned some new techniques. Especially the way you articulated the fly. Bookmarked for sure!

[@AvidMax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jefffranzini4327]

I love your weekly video's because they motivate me to try to make them!

[@AvidMax]

Glad you like them!

[@chbeagles]

I really like the looks of this fly in the water.

[@bigdaddy99929]

Great mouse. Look forward to tying and fishing it here in Alaska. 🙂. Thx!

[@AvidMax]

Sounds like a plan, enjoy!

[@march3920]

Going to try wabbit on saltwater patterns. Thanks for that one.

[@AvidMax]

Good luck!

[@paulbridgers3820]

Love the fly great pattern, thanks for sharing.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarend65]

Great looking fly. Thanks for the video.

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@rabbithole_flies]

Hey Max! nice tie my man! love the swimmy action. what size hook for the back & how much wabbit did you use, also what size hook for the front & how much wabbit did you use?

[@AvidMax]

The back hook is a Daiichi 2557 size 4 ( www.avidmax.com/daiichi-2557-octopus-hook/ ) and the front hook/shank is a Firehole 811 in size 2 ( www.avidmax.com/firehole-sticks-fly-tying-hooks-811/ ) You could simply just use a hookless shank for this, but it's harder to secure those in a vise depending on your setup.. For the wabbit here is my tip; you can wrap around the shank before tying in to see how much you need and trim to exact length - if you are tying a bunch, you should cut all of the strips needed at once to minimize waste and maximize efficiency for production tying! My final pro tip is to make a little cheat sheet to keep on your bench with actual-size measurements for how long to trim the strips for the back portion and the front portion once you get that length dialed in - just another way to save time and not waste material.

[@rabbithole_flies]

@@AvidMax thanks so much Max! great tip not just for this fly but for various. 🤟

[@AvidMax]

No problem, it definitely helps me tie more effectively and efficiently. Plus, when things are organized I usually feel more inspired to sit down and tie! so it's a win-win. Happy fishing, - Steve

[@tomadams8518]

I love mouse patterns. This looks like an excellent construction without a huge hassle to assemble. Thanks.

[@AvidMax]

You bet!

[@wadebalser708]

Would love to see some steelhead fly tying videos tailored towards the Great Lakes

[@AvidMax]

Great suggestion, we will see what we can do for you!

[@normappleton7099]

Enjoyed this video as well as your other videos.

[@AvidMax]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TonyBartels]

Love the intro! Well done. Had some great luck on mouse patterns this year around CO -- looking forward to giving this one a try.

[@AvidMax]

Glad to hear you've been finding fish with mice! Let us know how this one works for you!

[@christopherbaker446]

Thanks for the videos!

[@AvidMax]

Glad you like them!

[@TheNavajo0]

I'm new to tying and love learning new techniques. Could also use new tools... lol

[@AvidMax]

Welcome to fly tying! Thanks for watching our video!

[@CaptLRay]

Nice mouse! I need to try that tail. Been using leather I cut from used deer hair patch. It works great at first but once it dries it gets hard and is not as flexible.

[@AvidMax]

This worm chenille tail has a great look and movement, plus it holds up well fish after fish!

[@LoneAngler218]

Lenny! (Of Mice and Men) Great predator fly! Good luck with the give away!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate it.

[@jerrymedlock1632]

Mouse “swims well” looks lifelike.

[@AvidMax]

Sure does!

[@muttlover13]

Love these tutorials, they are super helpful for seeing how its all done

[@AvidMax]

Glad to hear it!

[@ewenmike]

I like tails on nymphs. Don't know if they help catch more fish but I still like rhem.

[@AvidMax]

I love the way they look and I enjoy tying them, but then again the walt's worm catches just as well as flies I spent a lot more effort tying... Thanks for the comment, Mike!

[@richardreese3897]

Love this pattern. Can't wait to give it a go!

[@AvidMax]

Good luck!

[@treesareneat]

Let’s go Avs!!

[@brentseay2568]

Do you have any videos on getting started in fly tieing. That one was a little complex for me.

[@AvidMax]

We sure do! We have plans for some very easy flies to tie and there's certainly some simple patterns available in our Tying Tuesday Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLR4SExPuVZNHiWzoRFXYPgAhdWwEnlobZ

[@maricorjohnpasini3399]

Really like the mouse fly. Since you cut the front hook point off do you thing your hook up percentage would increase if the back hook was pointed downward? Thanks

[@AvidMax]

That's a good question...I don't know actually. I will see if I can get you an answer on this one!

[@aericriber5575]

Just wondering if using a long shank would be as effective as cutting off the hook. I know not cost effective as shanks are pricy I do however have a bunch of 25 and 35 mm shanks from sets ive bought and didnt use, but it seems like a perfect fit for the unused shanks I have and now I have a decent pattern to use them on. Love seeing that peak vise in the video as well ive had mine around 12 yrs now and it's just as good as day 1 . And I'm always in the mood to win some much needed equipment like the loon blackout core tying kit. Tight lines Fly Tying Tuesday.

[@AvidMax]

Shanks are totally suitable for this pattern as well, give it a shot!

[@gocubbiesgo]

Very cool giveaway, can't wait to win so I can start watching more of your videos and tying my own flies. :D

[@AvidMax]

Good luck!

[@kevingulley3850]

Great vid, keep em’ coming!

[@AvidMax]

Thanks! Will do!

[@rictoczek9624]

You made it look so simple to tie.

[@AvidMax]

It's a little time consuming but truly nothing too tricky, give it a shot sometime!

[@christopherb8393]

Great articulated fly. I can’t wait to try one like it for Pike and Musky fishing.

[@AvidMax]

That should work great, give it a shot!

[@steve4256]

I like the Rangers jersey , nice mouse also , thanks

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for watching!

[@dakotakid1380]

Great fly video! Unfortunately I now need some additional fly tying materials. :)

[@AvidMax]

Thanks for tuning in, time to get to the vise and tie!

[@dakotakid1380]

@@AvidMax Fly tying video recommends the Daiichi 2557 size #4 hook, but you don't offer it in your online store. How important is it to have an upturned hook?

[@kellenvadalasoccer]

I love fishing with mice! They seem to work best on nights with full moons!

[@AvidMax]

Give this pattern a try and let us know how it works for you!