Here is the fly pattern sheet for the Shakey Beeley (spelling from Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, by Craig Mathews and John Juracek) or Shakey Bealy.
Materials
Hook:
Daiichi 1260 or TMC 2312, sizes 10-12 (Micro Bealey in size 16)
Thread:
Reddish brown
Tail:
Hungarian Partridge and orange Krystal Flash
Body:
Yellow or amber rabbit or Zelon dubbing
Collar:
Ostrich herl dyed orange
Rib:
Brown Pearsall’s silk
Hackle:
Hungarian Partridge with a gold or yellow Krystal Flash underwing
Personal tying notes:
- Krystal Flash – root beer
- Dubbing – Hareline creamy olive #40
- Rib – DMC embroidery thread, coffee brown #938
Here is a YouTube video from Blue Ribbon Flies of Nick Nicklas tying the fly.
