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
Ken,
ReplyDeleteHobby 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.
ReplyDeleteKen, 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration over the years....Phil