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
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
+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!
You're welcome, Kevin; thanks for the comments. Tim
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.......
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!
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
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!