Matuka's

[Former member 6]

Any comments on this Matuka variant ?



Thanks for the comments and help on the other thread.

Got some juicy hen capes on their way to me at the moment as a result, so hope to post some Matuka " specials " before the start of the season.

[former member 7]

That's a lovely looking fly my friend !
What hook size is it tied on, 3x 10 ??

[seanie]

Very nice indeed

[Former member 6]

Originally Posted by jungle cock

That's a lovely looking fly my friend !
What hook size is it tied on, 3x 10 ??

No. 8 Longshank M8 .

Thanks for the kind comments from yerself and Seanie.

[former member 7]

Credit where credit's due
Any chance of the full recipe ??

[Mrtrout]

Tasty Don, if that doesn't catch, I'm a Dutchman.
Cheers Hans.

[Former member 6]

Originally Posted by jungle cock

Credit where credit's due
Any chance of the full recipe ??

No problem M8

No. 8 Longshank
Olive Indian Hen For Matuka Wing
Olive Chenille for body
Flat silver tinsel and wire for " Ace of Spades " type rib
Olive bronze mallard for overwing (courtesy of Artifly)
Olive Cree for hackle (courtesy of Artifly)
Red thread and clear varnish for head.

Hoping to produce a claret "special" soon

Originally Posted by mrtrout

Tasty Don, if that doesn't catch, I'm a Dutchman.
Cheers Hans.

Nice one Steven

[flexipop]

very very nice havent tried these yet but given the chance i will

[Former member 6]

I got some nice hen capes from Gerry at Artifly this morning after ordering them on Thursday and have been on the Matuka's all night.



Left to right

Rapala Matuka. The Classic Ace of Spades. Green Drake Matuka.

( Hic )