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 AFFG Chartreuse Steelhead bead is a prime one to have in the box. This 14mm jawbreaker is a stee ...
The AFFG Chartreuse Steelhead bead is a prime one to have in the box. This 14mm jawbreaker is a steelhead slayer! The translucence really makes these beads glow. Fish as-is or paint them up with your favorite shades of polish. 10 beads per pack.
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AFFG's Cosmic Pink Steelhead Bead is an instant player. This purplish-pink bead with infused glitter ...
AFFG's Cosmic Pink Steelhead Bead is an instant player. This purplish-pink bead with infused glitter will blow the fish away. The UV properties really light this beadup. A must have!
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UV Cosmic Beads feature a light flecking that creates depth and sparkle. The UV properties really li ...
UV Cosmic Beads feature a light flecking that creates depth and sparkle. The UV properties really light these beads up. This red version of the Cosmic Beads brought some beautiful fish to hand while being field tested. It is espcially effective in rivers that are inland or where fish are wary. One more bead to never leave home without!
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AFFG's custom UV Pink Panther is the most translucent of all our pink beads. It lights up in the wat ...
AFFG's custom UV Pink Panther is the most translucent of all our pink beads. It lights up in the water and looks amazing. And the UV gives it another level of effectiveness. Fish it right out of the bag or add some glossy paint to ramp it up.
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AFFG's UV Steelhead Red Bead is one of the staple colors for steelhead in Alaska, from Southeast out ...
AFFG's UV Steelhead Red Bead is one of the staple colors for steelhead in Alaska, from Southeast out to the Aleutian Chain. But don't stop there. It works all over the Pacific Coast to the Great Lakes. A must in any steelheader's box.
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Our UV Nail Polish Pink bead takes the "pearl" bead to another level that steelhead are finding hard ...
Our UV Nail Polish Pink bead takes the "pearl" bead to another level that steelhead are finding hard to resist. Give it a try!
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Stealthy steelhead and trout anglers can rejoice! Finally you can get a pack of All White Airlock In ...
Stealthy steelhead and trout anglers can rejoice! Finally you can get a pack of All White Airlock Indicators. They are easy to see on the water, don't spook fish and minimize the dreaded 'steelhead eating your indicator' phenomena. 3 indicators in a pack. Choose from 1" or 3/4".
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Our favorite strike indicator is back and better than ever! Air Locks are now biodegradable and rede ...
Our favorite strike indicator is back and better than ever! Air Locks are now biodegradable and redesigned so they won't leak or fill up with water. Air Lock's feature a super simple design that will not crimp your leader when you move it up and down depending on depth.
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Apricot is hands-down one of our favorite dead eggs. Try an 8mm or 10mm behind spawning chums and ha ...
Apricot is hands-down one of our favorite dead eggs. Try an 8mm or 10mm behind spawning chums and hang on! Fishes awesome right out of the bag. No painting necessary.
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Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging ...
Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging when you break off, creates a nice stop so your split shot won't slide down the leader and adds a tiny bit of weight that allows you to fish without split shot in shallow water. 10 swivels per package. Color is black nickel.
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Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging ...
Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging when you break off, creates a nice stop so your split shot won't slide down the leader and adds a tiny bit of weight that allows you to fish without split shot in shallow water. 10 swivels per package. Color is black nickel.
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Blood Dot version of the Orange Clear Mottled Trout Bead is a Top 5 color. Terrific throughout the s ...
Blood Dot version of the Orange Clear Mottled Trout Bead is a Top 5 color. Terrific throughout the summer. Sometimes the added blood dot can mean the difference between a grab and refusal.
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Blood Dot Apricot is one of our favorite dead egg beads. Particularly deadly fished behind spawning ...
Blood Dot Apricot is one of our favorite dead egg beads. Particularly deadly fished behind spawning chum salmon.
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The Blood Dot version of the Blush Roe Trout Bead is a great pale translucent pink bead that can be ...
The Blood Dot version of the Blush Roe Trout Bead is a great pale translucent pink bead that can be killer for trout or steelhead.
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Caramel Roe is a good fresh "dead" egg imitation with a dot of blood. It is an effective "sleeper" b ...
Caramel Roe is a good fresh "dead" egg imitation with a dot of blood. It is an effective "sleeper" bead for trout.
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The Blood Dot Cerise Troutbead is a sweet color. It is great for Dolly Varden or early season rainbo ...
The Blood Dot Cerise Troutbead is a sweet color. It is great for Dolly Varden or early season rainbows before there are eggs in the water. Also a killer steelhead attractor bead or sliding bead for Steak & Eggs.
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The Blood Dot Chartreuse is a good attractor bead for steelhead or try it with a black leech for sil ...
The Blood Dot Chartreuse is a good attractor bead for steelhead or try it with a black leech for silvers.
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Blood Dot Cheese Pearl is a dead egg imitation that lives up to its name. Try mid to late spawn or a ...
Blood Dot Cheese Pearl is a dead egg imitation that lives up to its name. Try mid to late spawn or anytime in the late season.
