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Beads
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A huge innovation in nymph fishingMost fly fishermen agree that the use of bead head flies originated in Europe in the early 1980's. Several innovative tyers added beads to the heads of their flies for extra flash and to give their nymphs extra weight to sink them deep in swift currents. These flies were so successful that word of their effectiveness spread like wildfire and within a very short time fly tyers world wide began modifying existing patterns and designing new ones utilizing beads.Bead head flies became popular in the U.S. for many reasons:
Lots of beads to choose fromAs the demand for beads grew, manufacturers increased the sizes and colors available to the tyer. Wapsi beads are available in the following styles:Tungsten Disco Beads are fabulous, sparkling beads made from super heavy tungsten. These are sold 10 per package. |
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| 5/64" 2 mm |
7/64" 2.5 mm |
1/8" 3 mm |
9/64" 3.5 mm |
5/32" 4 mm |
3/16" 4.5 mm |
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Tungsten Bomb Beads are twice as heavy as brass and even heavier than lead. These are sold 10 per package.
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| 1/16" | 5/64" | 3/32" | 7/64" |
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| 1/8" | 5/32" | 3/16" | |
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Tungsten Faceted Beads are twice as heavy as brass and even heavier than lead. Unique facets create more flash. These are sold 10 per package.
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| 3/32" | 7/64" | 1/8" | 5/32" | 3/16" |
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Cyclops Beads are made of brass and are expertly polished and drilled especially to be used on flies. These are sold 24 per package.
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| 1/16" 1.5mm |
5/64" 2mm |
3/32" | 7/64" |
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| 1/8" 3mm |
5/32" | 3/16" | |
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The new Painted Cyclops Beads are expertly polished and drilled especially for use on flies. They are the same weight as regular cyclops eyes. The new colors give new options to creating lifelike flies. These are sold 24 per package.
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| 5/64" 2mm |
3/32" | 7/64" |
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| 1/8" 3mm |
5/32" | |
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