Tying the Shakey Beeley by John Kreft - RiverKeeper Flies

[@robertandersson331]

very nice video

[@jdigioia1130]

Thanks for sharing this pattern, definitely want to give this one a try. Can you share where you get the dubbing from? I can’t seem to find it! Thanks! 🎣

[@riverkeeperflies]

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

[@jdigioia1130]

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.

[@riverkeeperflies]

@@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!

[@russellogden8071]

In your opinion .what does the shakey beeley represent

[@riverkeeperflies]

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/