The word is out: fishing beads for trout and steelhead is a deadly, effective method of fishing! And there’s more to bead fishing than meets the eye.
Beads attract fish because they look like fish eggs that they want to eat. Beads come in a variety of sizes and colors to reflect the different roe (eggs) produced by different fish. For example, Sockeye salmon produce the smallest roe (6 mm). Coho roe are medium-sized (8 mm). King salmon produce the biggest (8-10 mm).
If you are new to bead fishing, check out our how-to article, Beads: The Bare Naked Truth.
If you have an idea of what you want, but aren’t quite sure, ask one of our knowledgeable staff at Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. Call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.
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The 50/50 Red Roe is a great color to use in darker murky water or behind spawning ...
The 50/50 Red Roe is a great color to use in darker murky water or behind spawning sockeye and kings. Add a little Troutify Bead Paint to jazz it up even more. The 50/50 Concept: 50/50 beads designed to mimic eggs that have been sitting on the river bed, where one side of the egg is exposed to light and the other side still has been shielded by the bottom. The exposed side of a natural egg will turn a milk white as uv light breaks down the natural proteins of the egg. Often the eggs will get washed up and become targets for trout and char. Packs come with 10 bead stops.
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In Alaska, if ever there was one color for steelhead, cerise is it. This shade of hot pink is ...
In Alaska, if ever there was one color for steelhead, cerise is it. This shade of hot pink is like waving a red cape at a raging bull. Try these in larger sizes with high, off colored water and smaller sizes in low clear water. Add some Troutify Bead Paint in Purple Haze or UV Glo to give the bead an unfair advantage. 10 beads per pack. Packs come with 10 bead stops.
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The Creamsicle Soft Bead is one color that mimics "dead" eggs from pink, chum and king salmon. This ...
The Creamsicle Soft Bead is one color that mimics "dead" eggs from pink, chum and king salmon. This is a great color to fish when the spawn is going off and the fish are feasting. It continues to fish late into spawn when fresh eggs are disappearing. This is also a great color for steelhead when the water is low and clear or when the bright, extravagant colors are turning fish off. It is also a money color for fall steelhead on the Kenai Peninsula. Try adding UV Glo Troutify Bead Paint for when the dark, stormy days are rolling.
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It is hard to go wrong with a Natural Soft Bead! This translucent orange bead mimics freshly dropped ...
It is hard to go wrong with a Natural Soft Bead! This translucent orange bead mimics freshly dropped salmon eggs. Add a little Nekid or Purple Haze Troutify Bead Paint to create the best fresh egg and the trout will go nuts. Throw on some White on White to create a deadly mottled look. 10 beads per pack. Packs include 10 bead stops.
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This light pink translucent based bead looks light pink or light red depending on the light conditio ...
This light pink translucent based bead looks light pink or light red depending on the light conditions. It features an oily sheen coating that mimics the membrane of freshly dropped egg. This combination makes for a very effective bead in water with visibility that is greater than 2-3 feet. 10 beads per pack. Packs come with 10 bead stops.
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Red is probably the most under utilized color of bead for Southeast Steelhead. The Red Roe Sof ...
Red is probably the most under utilized color of bead for Southeast Steelhead. The Red Roe Soft Bead is a vibrant red that stands out in dark, tanic water. Try adding Troutify Bead Paint in UV Glo, Pink Haze or Nekid to give it a nice spark that will light your line on fire. 10 beads per pack. Packs come with 10 bead stops.
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The Sweet Pink Cherry Soft Bead is a shining star. This pearly bad boy has hints of pink, red ...
The Sweet Pink Cherry Soft Bead is a shining star. This pearly bad boy has hints of pink, red and cerise, demonstrating the amount of depth within the color. This color fishes excellent in those higher off color flows or on dark, overcast days. This is an excellent bead for drawing out the aggressive fish from the depths and structure. One of our favorite for steelhead and kings. 10 beads per pack. Packs include 10 bead stops.
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Clear Orange is the choice when a brighter bead is needed. When it is on, it is lights out! If socke ...
Clear Orange is the choice when a brighter bead is needed. When it is on, it is lights out! If sockeye are spawning go with the 6mm and the 8mm is better in the area of chum, king or silvers.
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The Light Roe Soft Bead is a color made to mimic lighter colored eggs such as those dropped from Pin ...
The Light Roe Soft Bead is a color made to mimic lighter colored eggs such as those dropped from Pink and Chum Salmon. This is a great early season bead as Chum and Pink salmon are often the first salmon to spawn each summer and fall. Soft Beads are a gummy egg that are more realistic then the traditional hard beads.
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BnR's Soft Bead Pro Pack is designed for fishing in rivers where there is an abundance of pink and/o ...
BnR's Soft Bead Pro Pack is designed for fishing in rivers where there is an abundance of pink and/or chum salmon spawning. Chum and pink eggs tend to be paler in color compared to the other salmon species. 8-10 mm beads in light oranges and peachy colors work best in fooling trout and char. A must have bead selection for July & August fishing in Southeast Alaska, Kodiak, the Gulf Coast or anywhere pinks and chums are spawning.
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The 50/50 Light Roe BnR Soft Bead is a great bead to mimic older eggs from Pinks and Chu ...
The 50/50 Light Roe BnR Soft Bead is a great bead to mimic older eggs from Pinks and Chums. Try it in 8mm if fishing behind pinks and 10mm behind spawning chum. The 9mm is the "all around" size for when the standard sizes aren't working.
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BnR's 50/50 Roe Natural is a good bead to fish when there are a bazillion eggs in the wa ...
BnR's 50/50 Roe Natural is a good bead to fish when there are a bazillion eggs in the water. It is a universal color combination that can cover a large range of fishing situations. Try this in 7mm behind spawning Sockeye or Pinks and in the 8 or 10mm size behind Chums and Kings. Comes with BnR's signature T-stop bead pegs.
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The 50/50 Roe Be Dark Soft Bead is a color designed to mimic darker colored eggs such as ...
The 50/50 Roe Be Dark Soft Bead is a color designed to mimic darker colored eggs such as those dropped from spawning Sockeye and King Salmon. Fish this bead in 8mm when fishing behind spawning sockeye and 10mm when fishing behind spawning Kings or Silvers. This is a great bead to fish in tanic, tea colored water. The 8mm is our go to for rainbow trout eating sockeye eggs.
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Troutbead Peggz are all you need to secure your bead! From Troutbeads comes a rubber, double-ended p ...
Troutbead Peggz are all you need to secure your bead! From Troutbeads comes a rubber, double-ended peg that lets you use each peg twice. The soft material is easy to trim and won't damage your nippers. At 50 pegs per pack you can peg 100 beads. Unlike toothpicks they won't damage leaders or expand and crack your beads. 4 colors to choose from.
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Save money when you buy the big pack. The C14S is the choice of many Alaska anglers. Needle-sharp, h ...
Save money when you buy the big pack. The C14S is the choice of many Alaska anglers. Needle-sharp, heavy wire, and reasonably priced. A great bead hook or for tying egg patterns.
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Blood Dot Sun Orange is a solid all around attractor. Its "Spot-Light" bright finish makes it a go t ...
Blood Dot Sun Orange is a solid all around attractor. Its "Spot-Light" bright finish makes it a go to searching bead when the bite isn't obvious. Sweet steelhead attractor, too.
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Hot Cherry has been unstoppable for the past few seasons. This hand painted version has incredible c ...
Hot Cherry has been unstoppable for the past few seasons. This hand painted version has incredible color depth in the water and is a proven steelhead killer. 5 per bag.
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Hand-painted Natural Roe is a "bread & butter" steelhead bead. It is a very effective color when ...
Hand-painted Natural Roe is a "bread & butter" steelhead bead. It is a very effective color when the water speed is slow and the fish get a good long look at your offering. 5 beads per pack.
