#46 Hare's Ear Matuka
Notes:
(1) The Matuka streamer is one of my favorites. It can be tied several ways, but a strip wing tied on a tube is my preferred version.
(2) Big browns, rainbows, searun cutthroat, steelhead and even salmon have fell victim to this version of the Matuka. I tie it in several colors, mostly natural materials, but experiment with various synthetics and/or combinations of both.
(3) This hare's ear version showcases the possible uses for different areas of the mask. The body was built up with the stiff and longer hairs found at the base of the ears. It was then wound over two layers of tungsten sheeting.
(4) The rib is doubled gold wire and twisted. Not only does this provide a bigger profile, but it strengthens the ribbing.
(5) The collar was formed in a dubbing loop from the hair found on back of the mask just below the ears. This hair is generally long, soft and straight.
(6) When complete the pattern look terrible full and bulky. It will slim down considerable when wet.
(7) Hold on. Strikes to this pattern are heart-stopping!
(2) Big browns, rainbows, searun cutthroat, steelhead and even salmon have fell victim to this version of the Matuka. I tie it in several colors, mostly natural materials, but experiment with various synthetics and/or combinations of both.
(3) This hare's ear version showcases the possible uses for different areas of the mask. The body was built up with the stiff and longer hairs found at the base of the ears. It was then wound over two layers of tungsten sheeting.
(4) The rib is doubled gold wire and twisted. Not only does this provide a bigger profile, but it strengthens the ribbing.
(5) The collar was formed in a dubbing loop from the hair found on back of the mask just below the ears. This hair is generally long, soft and straight.
(6) When complete the pattern look terrible full and bulky. It will slim down considerable when wet.
(7) Hold on. Strikes to this pattern are heart-stopping!
Materials
Hook: 3XL or 4XL. I typically tie this pattern on a tube. (Pictured is a TMC 200 size 6.)
Thread: 6/0 color to match. I prefer UTC 70. Although Danville 6/0 is a better choice for most tiers.
Ribbing: Fine, gold, round. Doubled and twisted. Five turns.
Body: Hare's ear. Color of choice. Raked directly from the base of the ear.
Wing: Muskrat zonker strip, natural.
Head/Collar: Hair from the back of the mask just below the ear.
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