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Old September 20th, 2003, 12:51 PM
W. D. Grey
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In article , pittendrigh
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Without a doubt the easiest way to use beads is not to
put them on the hook.

Make an unweighted nymph, sans bead instead.
And then slide the bead onto the tippet before attaching
the nymph. Catches just as many fish, and you get to custom-tailor
the size of the bead to match the fishing conditions at hand.

In this case, in my NSHO, simpler is (because of weight customization)
more better.


So many beads just won't go round the bend of the hook that I've given
up so frequently!

Of course you could always use a tiny bit of lead wire. Beat the wire
flat and lay it either over or under the hook, tying it in under the
body material. It doesn't significantly increase the body girth and
definitely sinks the nymph.

HTH
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Old September 20th, 2003, 01:11 PM
Clark Reid
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"W. D. Grey" wrote So many beads just won't go round the bend of the
hook that I've given
up so frequently!

Of course you could always use a tiny bit of lead wire. Beat the wire
flat and lay it either over or under the hook, tying it in under the
body material. It doesn't significantly increase the body girth and
definitely sinks the nymph.


There are specific hook styles that suit specific beads. It's been years
since I had a bead "fitting" problem simply because trial and error will
lead you to which hook styles suit which beads...

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Old September 26th, 2003, 11:50 AM
Dave B
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Here's a trick I recently learned from a fellow fly tyier...
With the bead lying flat on your bench, hold the hook by the eye or shank
with tweezers. Push the point of the hook against the edge of the hole in
the bead and the bead will jump on the hook.
Very simple and works like a charm.
DEB
"c.renn" wrote in message
news:RyL7b.309384$cF.94267@rwcrnsc53...
I usually just pour a few beads into my palm and, using tweezers to hold

the
small hooks, snag a bead, roll the hook to move the bead to the front, and
drop it into a cup on the bench. Then on to the next hook, until I've got

a
couple of dozen ready to tie. Some get off again, but not many. And,

I've
yet to stab myself this way.

Charley,
in Corvallis, OR

"Larry Linthicum" wrote in message
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I'm sure it's been asked before, but, what is a "easy" way to get tiny

beads
on tiny hooks? I just beaded up about 2 dozen 18s and I'm ready to

scream






 




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