First of all, they are made out of plastic and have just the right amount of density to cut through the surface tension. Second, they come in a million colors although I find that olive and brown are all you need. Third, where do you find them? Go to any craft or hobby store and head to the "bead section". I use size 11/0 and they work fine.
Well, we are half way past February and except for a brutal cold snap last week it has been an easy winter. Let's hope for an easy Spring!!
Ken
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Ken,
Hobby stores are full of great fly tying materials. That's been my source for craft fur for salt water streamers.
T.O.
Interesting timing...I saw a few videos this week on using glass beads. Probably have a tiny bit more density than the plastic one but I use them fairly often on midges and small nymphs and wets. They are super cheap and can add a nice touch to some flies depending on how tied in. I've been using glass beaded rs-2 imitations with excellent results fishing under the surface for several years.
Ken, I like these flies of yours that look very simple and are probably very effective flies/nymphs, which are right in my wheelhouse. I personally like those type of flies and ties using simple technics along with simple and minimal materials.
Thanks for all the inspiration over the years....Phil
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