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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South Central Bead Co. - Drift Easy beads are excellent fresh egg imitation beads and are slightly m ...South Central Bead Co. - Drift Easy beads are excellent fresh egg imitation beads and are slightly more orange than the Chromatic beads. Use these early in the season and get ready to catch some of your biggest trout yet!
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Danielson Split Shot is a critical piece of your bead rig game here in Alaska. This split shot sin ...Danielson Split Shot is a critical piece of your bead rig game here in Alaska. This split shot sinks fast and is easily removeable. Use 3/0 for faster water or when you need to get down fast. BB works best in lower water conditions.
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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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Clutch beads are mottled similarly to the old Spirit River Clown egg. The ...South Central Bead Co. - Clutch beads are mottled similarly to the old Spirit River Clown egg. These beads are amazing attractor beads for early on in the egg drop.
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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. - 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.
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South Central Bead Co. - Chromatic beads are excellent fresh egg imitation beads. Use these early ...South Central Bead Co. - Chromatic beads are excellent fresh egg imitation beads. Use these early in the season and get ready to catch some of your biggest trout yet!
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BnR Soft Beads - NW Steelheaders is another newer color than fishes very well for Southeast Alaskan ...Out of stockBnR Soft Beads - NW Steelheaders is another newer color than fishes very well for Southeast Alaskan steelhead. The mottled look also works well for trout and Dollies later in the season.
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BnR Soft Beads - Cherry Blue is one of our favorite pink beads to come out in a while. Half see th ...Out of stockBnR Soft Beads - Cherry Blue is one of our favorite pink beads to come out in a while. Half see through and slightly lighter than sweet pink cherry this soft bead is as good a steelhead bead color as there is.
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BnR Soft Beads - Yeller Roe make an excellent chum and pink egg in certain water conditions. This ...BnR Soft Beads - Yeller Roe make an excellent chum and pink egg in certain water conditions. This bead is extremely translucent and is a great bead to paint with Troutify Bead Paint.
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Sale!BnR Soft Beads - Peach Gobbler are a deadly mid to late season bead. This dead egg is a perfect ca ...BnR Soft Beads - Peach Gobbler are a deadly mid to late season bead. This dead egg is a perfect candidate for a topcoat of Troutify Bead Paint.
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BnR Soft Beads - 50/50 Peach is part of the Roe Edition, a collection of bead colors and sizes desig ...BnR Soft Beads - 50/50 Peach is part of the Roe Edition, a collection of bead colors and sizes designed to mimic real salmon eggs found in Alaska and other West Coast streams and rivers.
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Sale!Black Widow (aka Cosmic Red) is another stealthy steelhead bead. It has a translucent red coloration ...Black Widow (aka Cosmic Red) is another stealthy steelhead bead. It has a translucent red coloration with subtle flecks in it.
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Sale!Pink Lady (AKA Pink Panther) is deadly steelhead bead. Fish it unpainted or doctor it up with a coat ...Pink Lady (AKA Pink Panther) is deadly steelhead bead. Fish it unpainted or doctor it up with a coat of polish to really go big!
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Sale!Nail Polish has accounted for a lot of steelhead over the years! ...Nail Polish has accounted for a lot of steelhead over the years!
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Sale!Baby Pink (aka Cosmic Pink) is another super productive steelhead bead. Translucent Pink with sparkl ...Baby Pink (aka Cosmic Pink) is another super productive steelhead bead. Translucent Pink with sparkly flecks is a winner.
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Gamakatsu has designed a hook specifically for bead fishing. It has a slightly wider gap so when it ...Gamakatsu has designed a hook specifically for bead fishing. It has a slightly wider gap so when it goes in, it stays in. The hook itself is sticky sharp and features Gamakatsu's Nano Alpha coating. This slick coating on the hook provides excellent corrosion resistance and penetrates more easily when you set the hook. 25 hooks per pack.
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Sale!Salmon Red is one of the original killer steelhead colors. The translucent red color is particularly ...Salmon Red is one of the original killer steelhead colors. The translucent red color is particularly effective on Columbia River tributaries. Fish it straight out of the pack or add some polish.
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We customed designed this steelhead bead box with BnR Tackle. The AFFG Steelhead Soft Bead Pro Pac ...We customed designed this steelhead bead box with BnR Tackle. The AFFG Steelhead Soft Bead Pro Pack from BnR has the colors you need to catch steelhead in Alaska. If you really want an edge, we recommend you spice them up with some of BnR's Troutify Bead Paint.
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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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The Cotton version of Mark's Trout Food is an 8mm Trout Bead that is hand painted to create a washed ...The Cotton version of Mark's Trout Food is an 8mm Trout Bead that is hand painted to create a washed out "dead egg." These 8mm beads are very effective late in the season when fresh egg are no longer abundant. 10 per pack
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New for 2023 to our Guide Trout Bead Collection, Mark's Trout Food in Apricot is a "dead egg" imitat ...New for 2023 to our Guide Trout Bead Collection, Mark's Trout Food in Apricot is a "dead egg" imitations that are deadly late in the salmon spawn. Think September-October. A muct have when the river is full of zombie salmon and the trout are trying to get in thier last meal before winter.
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Mark's Troutfood in Cream is one of our new hand painted beads in the "Dead Egg" collection. These b ...Mark's Troutfood in Cream is one of our new hand painted beads in the "Dead Egg" collection. These beads represent eggs that have been dislodged from the spawning bead and have started to decompose. These are killer for late in the spawn or when the salmon spawn had finished for the year. Think late August/September/Ocotber. Qty: 10
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BnR's Troutify Bead Paint is an easy way to make beads more effective for salmon, steelhead, trout a ...BnR's Troutify Bead Paint is an easy way to make beads more effective for salmon, steelhead, trout and char. Easy to apply, dries fast and can be used on hard or soft beads. Take your game up a notch!
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The Flesh & Bead Selection is a double duty selection of prime flesh or "carcass" flies and over ...The Flesh & Bead Selection is a double duty selection of prime flesh or "carcass" flies and over 100 8mm and 10mm mottled beads to mimic a wide range of salmon eggs. This selection is designed for summer and fall on rivers in the Illiamna/Bristol Bay area and Western AK. It will also work wonders on fish in Southcentral and Matsu streams and rivers.
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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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Flamingo Trout Beads are straight up "on the menu" when you are fishing for steelhead. We also love ...Flamingo Trout Beads are straight up "on the menu" when you are fishing for steelhead. We also love them in 8mm as a Dolly attractor bead or as a trailer bead when tying flies like a Double Eggabou.
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Canary Glo Trout Beads are deadly pink and chum egg imitations. They are just a little bit more opaq ...Canary Glo Trout Beads are deadly pink and chum egg imitations. They are just a little bit more opaque than a Lemon Trout Bead and fish well straight out of the pack or with a coat of polish on them.
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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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The Bristol Bay Bead Starter Kit was designed by a couple of guides who have spent many years on the ...The Bristol Bay Bead Starter Kit was designed by a couple of guides who have spent many years on the various rivers of Bristol Bay. The beads in this kit are some of the best colors and sizes to mimic salmon eggs found in Southwestern Alaska rivers. Trout and Dolly Varden alike can't resist the urge to gulp up these imitations during the salmon spawn. This kit includes enough 8mm and 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. This is a great way to explore bead fishing without breaking the bank. Add a pack of Mark's Troutfood for $14.99. These custom hand 8mm beads which will rock the house if the fish are getting fussy. 10 beads per pack.
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The Kenai Bead Starter Kit was designed by a long time Kenai River guide and features his go to bead ...The Kenai Bead Starter Kit was designed by a long time Kenai River guide and features his go to beads. The beads in this kit are some of the best colors and sizes to mimic salmon eggs found in the Kenai and other nearby rivers. Trout and Dolly Varden alike can't resist the urge to gulp up these imitations during the salmon spawn. This kit includes enough 6mm & 8mm 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. This is a great way to explore bead fishing without breaking the bank.
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Sale!Shrimp Soft Beads are a deadly mid to late season bead. Not quite a dead egg but well on its way to ...Shrimp Soft Beads are a deadly mid to late season bead. Not quite a dead egg but well on its way to being one. You can also fish Shrimp in the very early season when trout are gobbling up last year's eggs washing out of gravel bars.
