Deer Hair Sculptures Mustad Award Winning Patterns
Mike's Shrimp , Silver 2008
Mike's Crawdad, Gold 2006
Mike's Sunfish, Gold 2011
Mike's Dying Sunfish, Silver 2013
Mike's Improved Shrimp, Gold 2009
Mikes Improved Crawdad, Gold 2010
Mike's Fuzzy Perch Slider, Gold 2012
The patterns are all unique with my own tying techniques utilized to achieve the desired results. I do not use markers or pens or paint. They are all deer hair placed on the hook in a set pattern and trimmed to shape. Some of the patterns have taken years to develop. I have discovered it is important to learn from ones mistakes and make corrections, and determine how to capitalize on them.