Thanks for the note Joe. That's what happens when I cut and past sometimes to save time! Link was accurate; opening sentence was from previous post.

Thanks for the kind words Greg. When I talked with Charlie last year as I placed an order, he thought he had enough supply for 3 to 4 years.

I stripped the fibers from four feathers and placed them all in a circular plastic fly cup. By the time I was ready to use one, it seemed to be long enough. None of the stems split. I'm lucky because I have friends who duck hunt. They occasionally give me ziplock bags of the feathers. I'm afraid I'm not much help for sourcing quality feathers.

Great question! I have no idea. Blue Ribbon Flies tells the story about the fly...read it here - www.johnkreft.com/shakey-beeley-soft-hackle/

As I show in the video, I just pull a long section out and cut it in half, and then half again, and then one more time. Generally, I like them about the body length, or a little more. Best to have them longer. You can always trim shorter on the river.

Glad I could help!

Not at all. 2mm foam from a craft store will work just fine!

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Thanks Neil...I appreciate the comment!

I've never tied with Semperfli nanosilk. I tied with Uni for many years and then switched to Danville for most of my flies because I enjoy the slightly waxed thread and stretch. Just used to it, I guess. Purchased a few spools of Veevus to try on smaller flies. I like the diameter, but miss the slighly waxed properties of Danville and Uni. And then nanosilk came out and now it's been out for a while. Perhaps I'll have to try it out.

Couldn't agree more!

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Thanks!

It's faster for me to just whip finish, but your approach would sure work. I've always wondered why tyers add the black wing buds on top too because the fly is designed to fish upside down. Maybe it tumbles somewhat in the water column. All I know is this fly catches fish for me at a higher rate than any other perdigon nymph wheyn I fish it in the winter months.

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Any time!

Totally agree! If you tie the fly right, the fish will never see the wing, but you'll be able to quickly pick up the fly on the water.

I've tied that fly, but haven't used it in a while. Better try it next time I'm there!

Hmmm...it appears they don't make that color anymore. I'd use Hare-Tron Dub #23 Olive Tan. It will have antron mixed in, which wouldn't be bad at all. Here is an Amazon affiliate link if you can't find it at your local fly shop - amzn.to/3MrhJi5

Thanks! I’ll take a look locally before referring to the provided link. I also just thought I might try making my own with some cream and olive rabbit fur?! Love the blog, by the way.

@@jdigioia1130 I'm a big proponent for making your own! So yes, take a pinch each of cream and olive and mix them with your fingers. Or if you are serious like me, dedicate a coffee blender to mixing. That's what I do for hare's ear dubbing. I purchase the mask and cut a bunch off and throw it in the blender. Much better than the packets. You can make dark and light. Happy to hear you enjoy my RiverKeeper Flies website!

A quality fly can be tied my many tyers if they only understand proper technique. Happy to hear the video helped you!