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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Watermelon Trout Beads are a translucent pink that steelhead absolutely love. They really light up w ...Watermelon Trout Beads are a translucent pink that steelhead absolutely love. They really light up when they hit the water. Fish them straight out of the pack or add a topcoat of your favorite polish to really take them up a notch!
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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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Thingamabobbers are about the slickest indicator we have found for fishing in Alaska. They are super ...Thingamabobbers are about the slickest indicator we have found for fishing in Alaska. They are super easy to cast, float beautifully, and are easy to attach and move.
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The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bi ...The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bit of everything. From May through September, there are the right flies or beads in this selection to keep you in the fish.
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Tangerine is another Top 5 club member. Its translucent orange color makes it a great fresh egg and ...Tangerine is another Top 5 club member. Its translucent orange color makes it a great fresh egg and it paints really well, too.
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When you need a beacon to entice the steelhead, check out Sunburst Orange. Great Lakes steelheaders ...When you need a beacon to entice the steelhead, check out Sunburst Orange. Great Lakes steelheaders take note of this crusher in an 8mm!
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Sale!Sun Orange is one shade lighter than Fluor Orange and is a favorite of dollies and arctic char. Tr ...Sun Orange is one shade lighter than Fluor Orange and is a favorite of dollies and arctic char. Try it with a topcoat of BnR's troutify bead paint in white on white.
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If you are looking to give bead fishing for steelhead a try or if you're just fishing for a few days ...If you are looking to give bead fishing for steelhead a try or if you're just fishing for a few days the Steelhead Starter Selection is perfect. It has everything you need to get in the game!
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Whether you are fishing the Situk River in Yakutat, Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula or Kodiak, ...Whether you are fishing the Situk River in Yakutat, Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula or Kodiak, our Steelhead Bead Selection is what you need. The Steelhead Selection includes a variety of AFFG Steelhead Beads in 10 and 12mm, Mottled Trout Beads in 10 and 12mm and Glow Beadz in 10mm. This exclusive collection of beads, along with hooks, two sizes of split shot, Troutbead TB Peggz, and indicators, are proven steelhead killers.
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The "Go To" split shot for fly fishing. Wings make it easy to remove from your leader. Try placing t ...The "Go To" split shot for fly fishing. Wings make it easy to remove from your leader. Try placing them just above your tippet knot to help keep them on the line.
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The Southeast Alaska Bead Starter Kit is designed to get you bead fishing in Southeast's streams dur ...The Southeast Alaska Bead Starter Kit is designed to get you bead fishing in Southeast's streams during the prime months of July, August and September. The beads in this kit are some of the best colors and sizes to mimic chum and pink salmon eggs. Trout and Dolly Varden alike can't resist the urge to gulp up these imitations during the salmon spawn. This kit includes enough 8mm & 10mm beads, hooks, Troutbead Peggz, split shot, and Thingamambobber strike indicators for a few days of fishing. It comes in a small compact clear plastic box and inludes instructions on how to rig the beads and indicators. This is a great way to explore bead fishing in Southeast Alaska without breaking the bank.
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South Central Bead Co. - The Goog beads are a killer transparent color with orange mottling. These ...South Central Bead Co. - The Goog beads are a killer transparent color with orange mottling. These are great chum and pink salmon egg imitations for tough conditions.
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South Central Bead Co. - Roemance beads are one of the S.E. go to beads when fishing in the later pa ...South Central Bead Co. - Roemance beads are one of the S.E. go to beads when fishing in the later part of the spawn. These have a peachy tone and work awesome behind chums and pinks.
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South Central Bead Co. - Rey's Solstice beads are "attractor" dead eggs that fish best later in the ...South Central Bead Co. - Rey's Solstice beads are "attractor" dead eggs that fish best later in the salmon spawn. Use these when you have high water or really want the bead to be seen.
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South Central Bead Co. - Reel Nice beads are mottled like the Keep It Local beads but are slightly r ...South Central Bead Co. - Reel Nice beads are mottled like the Keep It Local beads but are slightly redder to better imitate a sockeye egg. Works great behind kings in the 10mm size.
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South Central Bead Co. - NSv2 beads are another dead egg that fish best later in the salmon spawn. ...South Central Bead Co. - NSv2 beads are another dead egg that fish best later in the salmon spawn. This bead is a little less orange than Rey's Solstice and is one of our favorite dead eggs for wary trout.
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South Central Bead Co. - Keep It Local beads are like a juiced-up version of the ever-popular mottle ...South Central Bead Co. - Keep It Local beads are like a juiced-up version of the ever-popular mottled tangerine color. This is one color that works everywhere all the time.
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South Central Bead Co. - Heroe beads are unique semitransparent beads with a killer embryo spot. T ...South Central Bead Co. - Heroe beads are unique semitransparent beads with a killer embryo spot. These beads work great on fish that have seen a bit of pressure.
