Fly Tying: Shakey Beeley Isonychia (Slate Drake) Soft Hackle
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2014
- Featured in this fly tying tutorial is an absolute fish-catching soft hackle fly called the Shakey Beeley, care of Blue Ribbon Flies and Mr. Nick Nicklas. As explained in this video, there is a great story accompanying the fly, though the line between fact and fiction is a tad grey. Regardless, this pattern has earned a place in many fly boxes for its ability to imitate various insects, from emerging mayflies to drowned stoneflies. In this tutorial, I explain the techniques to tie the Shakey Beeley as an Isonychia, aka Slate Drake, plus a few methods to fish the pattern, as well. Feel free to modify this fly to match the natural insects on your home (or traveled to!) waters.
Featured in this fly tying tutorial are the N202 hooks by Allen Fly Fishing; be sure to check out these hooks and many others at the following link: www.allenflyfishing.com/n202-n...
Additionally featured in this tutorial is hen hackle from Clearwater Hackle; please check out that hackle and many others at the following link: www.clearwaterhackle.com/matur...
Thanks for viewing this CZcams fly tying tutorial for the Shakey Beeley; I encourage you to view my additional videos at the following website: www.troutandfeather.com
Feel free to leave any questions/comments on this CZcams page, or you can email me: tcammisa@gmail.com - Sport
A very interesting variation that got me thinking!! Fishy looking fly and well tied! Thanks! 👏👏
Thank you so much, Mike, please let me know how it works for you: tcammisa@gmail.com Tim
Another nice tutorial. The story behind the Shakey Beely is as good the fly!! :-)). Thank you, Tim.......
You're welcome, Kevin; thanks for the comments. Tim
Great tie. I'll be tying some of these very soon. :) And thanks for the heads up on the component suppliers. Am checking them out in another tab right now.
+Chris Miller Perfect, Chris; let me know how the fly works for you. I've had some success with it last season as a dropper in faster water, thus be sure to try that method out. Tim
Very cool, Tim! I love fishing soft hackles!
Thanks, Phil; this is a fun fly to fish! Tim
I'll definitely have to give it a try! Thanks!
Hi Tim,
can I substitute other materials for the coq de leon? I watch you you tube videos all the time, love them.
thank you,
Kenny
Thanks for the kind words, Kenny Ray , and you definitely can substitute some other materials for the CDL. Common ones include mallard flank, pheasant tails, and simple hackle fibers off of hackle pieces (especially hen hackle for this fly). They all work well, though I use the Coq de Leon because it is a very durable materials. Thanks again for watching my vids, and I hope this helps. Tim
What about substituting the ostrich - is there a substitute on that material? Great tutorial, your videos have been extremely helpful.
+Dave Keady Thanks for your question, Dave, and what are you thinking about substituting in its place? The short...yes, you can substitute many materials, such as peacock herl. The original pattern calls for ostrich, hence its recommendation. TC
+Tim Cammisa I found some ostrich! Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I didn't have any of the wine ultra wire (just the thread). I need the weight so I probably use gold wire instead. Thanks again.
+Dave Keady That wire will work fine, Dave; the wine is again part of the original recipe, but that's an easy substitution. Good luck with it, and let me know how the fly works for you! Tim
+Tim Cammisa Worked great - solid weekend, a number of Browns and Rainbows. The fly was terrific - for a number of reasons I found it most effective when I tied a nymph to the Beeley. Thanks for all the help!
+Dave Keady Glad to help, Dave; thanks for the update!