Umpqua Feather Merchants: Norman Maktima is an Umpqua Signature Tyer, former member of the US Men’s Fly Fishing team and the current coach of the Women’s US team. Norm works at Los Pinos Fly Shop and guides part time on the San Juan river. Growing up in Pecos, New Mexico, Norm picked up fly fishing at the age of 7 which led to a life-long passion. Norm fished his way to becoming a member of the Us Fly Fishing Youth team, becoming the World Youth champion in 1998. With 23 years of competition under his belt, he has went on to achieve a National championship in 2018 for the Men’s team and a world championship in 2025 coaching the Women’s team.

Norm brings his wealth of experience in both the competitive world and in guide life to his fly design. The May ICU has a thin body profile to closely imitate the thin profile of most mayflies and provide a rapid sink rate. As well, the cdc collar gives the fly great movement and breathability for a more lifelike appeal to fish. Fish with euro/tightline techniques, dry dropper or suspension rigs and effective on the swing too.

Materials List:
Hook: XC 400 sz 14
Bead: Slotted Tungsten bead Silver 3.2mm Tying
Thread: UTC 70D Yellow Olive
Tail: Coq De Leon
Rib: Black Bic permanent marker
Dubbing: Natural Spikey Squirrel Dub
Wing collar: CDC Natural Dun
Collar: UTC 70D Fl. Orange thread

Don’t want to tie it? Find it here: https://www.umpqua.com/may-icu/.
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Norman’s other Signature Patterns: https://www.umpqua.com/flies/signature-tyers/southern-rockies/norman-maktima/.