the"Padmouse"

At first I must say sorry for the pics a bit out of focus:huh: !

This model is of my own design , I created it after not being satisfied too much with the "Padjumper"(also posted here) .

This mouse-bait is turned out of abachewood in a length of 2 3/5" and floats up very well . The belly is cut flat to be better able to "creep" over the pad leaves without snagging up as often as the "Padjumper".

For same reason I furnished the chin of lure gently curved backward , so it would easily "climb" over the rim of pad leaves .

These two features have struck , this "Padmouse" really outperforms the "Padjumper" in terms of number of snags , though it still does it sometimes !

Like the "Padjumper" this lure is also designed to be worked in gaps between the pads to cause fish-attracting commotion , it's a very subtle way of fishing , requires some concentration !

For added noise I have also made a second version with a slight "popper" face , that one works equally well , too , sadly the coating got some crackles over the years , but it's reinforced with linsseed oil/turpentine treatment , so no problem about that !