Bead Heads

[BUDMAN]

I dont have time to run by the fly shop to pick up any bead heads before the Fling, anybody ever use beads from a craft store?

[jeffg]

Yeah, That is where I pick up my gl****beads which by the way, seem to work really well. You cannot always find the sizes you want, but you can buy in massive bulk.

[BUDMAN]

Thanks Jeffg i'll pick up some tonight and see how they work out.

[Loren]

The problem I've had with beads from craft stores (at least the ones I've visited) is that the beads are straight-drilled and not taper-drilled. This forces me to use larger beads than I would like. Beads from a fly shop or catalog have holes that are larger on one end, allowing a more appropriately sized bead to round the bend of the hook. If you find a store with tapered beads, email me the location please.

Loren

[Mr T1]

Loren -- several months ago I picked up a bunch of br****beads with tapered holes at JoAnnes Fabrics and Crafts in Tallahassee. Don't know if that's local or a chain. Bought 'em in bulk at a fraction of the price I've bought them from Cabela's.

[HNeal]

I've used the beads from the craft store and I've used the beads from regular sources. The craft beads are usually plastic. These look fine, a little harder to get on the hook, but the main things is don't count on them to add significant weight to your fly. They are LIGHT.