Quest Outdoors Your Great Lakes Fishing Resource   Register or Log in Search   FAQ   Memberlist NEW - Fishing Gallery        Beads, anyone use them? Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next          Quest Outdoors Fishing Forum Index -> Center Pin / Float Fishing Author Message salmo Alevin Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 17 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:07 pm    Post subject: Nope, you're 100% correct.... They don't work !!!! [/img] Back to top Frogpoop Adult Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 98 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:28 pm    Post subject: well if those pics are any indication of them not working I cant wait to fail with mine... Back to top Tripper Lunker Joined: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Dundas, Ontario Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:12 pm    Post subject: salmo wrote: Nope, you're 100% correct.... They don't work !!!! [/img] Beautiful! Back to top Kodey1 Adult Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:21 pm    Post subject: Hi, Do you run them with a bare hook or with bags??? Or both??? Kodey Back to top salmo Alevin Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 17 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:31 pm    Post subject: beads ALL OF THE ABOVE, + [/img] Back to top Cornbread Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 662 Location: RockyRiver,Ohio Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:36 pm    Post subject: How's the hook up rate with the bead not pegged? Just slipping it on to the lead and letting it sit at the hook? CB Back to top GT Smolt Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 41 Location: London Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:20 pm    Post subject: Re: beads salmo wrote: ALL OF THE ABOVE, + [/img] Hey, I have one of those flys. Back to top steelheadsniper Adult Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 62 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:47 pm    Post subject: Frogpoop wrote: well if those pics are any indication of them not working I cant wait to fail with mine... your gettin some beads to try?? If their legal I want some.... Back to top tod Alevin Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 19 Location: keuka lake Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:45 am    Post subject: The hook up rate is better with them pegged or surgeons knotted 2" above hook for 2 reasons; 1-If the fish are cautious and not very aggressive they will quickly eject the bead because it is hard. When they do this hydrodynamics actually will swing the bare hook into the mouth if 2-3" seperates bead and hook. If there is no lead this would be a missed strike 2-If the fish are being aggressive and pounding the bead that 2-3" lead between bead and hook will allow hook to catch before being swallowed with bead. That makes for a much better survival rate. As a result it is better for hooksets and survival rates Back to top Cornbread Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 662 Location: RockyRiver,Ohio Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:31 am    Post subject: tod wrote: The hook up rate is better with them pegged or surgeons knotted 2" above hook for 2 reasons; 1-If the fish are cautious and not very aggressive they will quickly eject the bead because it is hard. When they do this hydrodynamics actually will swing the bare hook into the mouth if 2-3" seperates bead and hook. If there is no lead this would be a missed strike 2-If the fish are being aggressive and pounding the bead that 2-3" lead between bead and hook will allow hook to catch before being swallowed with bead. That makes for a much better survival rate. As a result it is better for hooksets and survival rates Thank you, I may just have to see for myself. Beads have gotten a bad rap, however I like to make my decisions based on experience. Having looked at them I have to ask what size? Do I go bigger for "a tasty treat" or smaller for "hey it's an egg" I am guessing that color choice is the same as with sacks or yarn? CB Back to top Bill Shearer Adult Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 84 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:45 am    Post subject: CB I use the 6mm size which is closer to the steelhead egg size. About the only time I use the beads is when the fish start to get 'picky', and finesse is the only way to get them to hit. Regarding colour choices, take a look at the 'how to' page on the website. There is a 'steelhead selection' box that although pricey, has a bunch of good colours in it. It's like the colours of mesh we tie the roe in, they get what we buy . Regarding the bad rap Reefers use a lot of the same equipment sportsmen do. It is their 'intent' and actions which are illegal Back to top Frogpoop Adult Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 98 Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:50 am    Post subject: steelheadsniper wrote: Frogpoop wrote: well if those pics are any indication of them not working I cant wait to fail with mine... your gettin some beads to try?? If their legal I want some.... yep yep ordered them the other day.. Back to top tod Alevin Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 19 Location: keuka lake Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:06 am    Post subject: I like beads in clear water During early fall I use 8mm beads which are the size of chinook eggs and In late fall and spring I use 6mm beads about the size of trout eggs. Back to top DRIFTER_016 Lunker Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 136 Location: Yellowknife, NWT Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:39 am    Post subject: All those pictures of trout with beads are photoshopped!!!! Beads don't work !!!!! Well ocasionally they do.....hehehehe I use mainly 6 and 8 mm in orange or red shades over painted with flat white paint or Snowflake Frost Nail Polish. When bottom bouncing I use 10 mm beads and my favorite steelie bead is a 12mm dark red/Snowflake Frost bad boy!!! Back to top Ditchrat Lunker Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 116 Location: canadensis, PA (on the Brodhead) Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:23 pm    Post subject: Kodey1 wrote: Hi, Or both??? Kodey Yep Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Quest Outdoors Fishing Forum Index -> Center Pin / Float Fishing All times are GMT - 5 Hours Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next Page 2 of 3 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group