Shakey Beeley Isonychia (Slate Drake)

[tctrout]

Some of you may have heard of the Shakey Beeley, a fly out of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Montana. The fly is a soft hackle which has been tied to represent emerging mayflies, drowned stoneflies, and many other insects. It's also in the top 5 list of Patagonia's owner, Yvon Chouinard.

In this variation, I tied it to match the Isonychia (aka Slate Drakes) that are due in our area soon. Feel free to modify this pattern to meet your own needs.

TC

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG6OXqXU1YE[/youtube]

 

[redietz]

Thanks for that. I've just tied up a few, but with peacock herl body instead of dubbed. I can't see them not working.

 

[tctrout]

Great modification, for sure...I'm glad you were able to use this pattern. Iso's should be here soon, and these are nice as a dropper when nymphing throughout the day.

TC

redietz wrote:
Thanks for that. I've just tied up a few, but with peacock herl body instead of dubbed. I can't see them not working.