Adding a bead changes the look in the water compared with a non-bead version
Adding a bead changes the look in the water compared with a non-bead version
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Adding a bead changes the look in the water compared with a non-bead version
How to do it: Recognise that a bead changes a fly's appearance and sink rate in water versus a non-bead version
Mistake it fixes: Assuming a bead version fishes identically to a non-bead version
Why it works: A bead adds weight, flash, and profile changes. Those changes affect how the fly looks and sinks.
When it matters most: Fly tying, beads