Big Heavy Beads

[Fishcake]

I want to tie up some "sacrificial" nymphs for bugging this winter. Where can I get the biggest tungsten/lead beads from?

Thanks.

[g1zmo]

How about splitshots epoxied onto the hook, you can always colour them up with enamels

[monkeyhanger]

Here
Tungsten beads . co . UK

Good prices, fast delivery, excellent product.

John H

[Cumbrian]

Bead size should, I believe, be proportional to hook size, so consider using two smaller beads to achieve a similar result as one larger bead, thus keeping everything in proportion.

[Dunk]

If they truly are sacrificial, I'd do two things - use lead instead (cheaper) and load it onto the top of the hookshank. Your hook will then drift hook point up - less snags, less losses, and when it does get jammed in a log, you've not lost an expensive bead.

I use roofing lead, cut into small strips with scissors, then shape it with some pliers - makes a nice underbody - just whip it on, dub and rib over the top - perfect caddis, or stonefly nymph depending on size and colour.

Example of the same method - this time a sz12 grayling bug:

[slinti]

Originally Posted by Fishcake

I want to tie up some "sacrificial" nymphs for bugging this winter. Where can I get the biggest tungsten/lead beads from?

Thanks.

hello,
you can use classic beads(disco is better for not clear water..), better way how to tie heavy flie is use thorax


I've got some for sale, they have been galvanized in EU so it's not china qualite
you can pm