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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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!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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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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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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BnR Soft Beads - Cherry Blue is one of our favorite pink beads to come out in a while. Half see th ...BnR 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 - NW Steelheaders is another newer color than fishes very well for Southeast Alaskan ...BnR 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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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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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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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!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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Sale!Try this classic dead egg with a dot of blood to help it stand out from the pack. ...Try this classic dead egg with a dot of blood to help it stand out from the pack.
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Sale!The Mottled Mauve Pearl Trout Bead is a one-of-a-kind, effective natural imitation on cloudy dark da ...The Mottled Mauve Pearl Trout Bead is a one-of-a-kind, effective natural imitation on cloudy dark days or as an attractor bead on other days.
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Sale!Blood Dot Peach Fuzz is a great dead egg imitation with a hint of blood. ...Blood Dot Peach Fuzz is a great dead egg imitation with a hint of blood.
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Sale!The Blood Dot Pink Pearl Trout Bead is one of our favorites for creating the Steak & Eggs rig. J ...The Blood Dot Pink Pearl Trout Bead is one of our favorites for creating the Steak & Eggs rig. Just slide one on the leader in front of your favorite leech pattern to create an Egg Sucking Leech.
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The Mottled Chartreuse Trout Bead is one of the best attractor beads for steelhead or trout. When no ...The Mottled Chartreuse Trout Bead is one of the best attractor beads for steelhead or trout. When nothing else is working, try rolling a 12mm or 14mm in front of that lock jawed steelhead.
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Sale!Blood Dot Salmon Pearl is a unique shade of dead egg imitation. It is very effective mid to late spa ...Blood Dot Salmon Pearl is a unique shade of dead egg imitation. It is very effective mid to late spawn.
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Sale!Blood Dot Mauve is a great natural imitation on cloudy, dark days or as an attractor bead on other d ...Blood Dot Mauve is a great natural imitation on cloudy, dark days or as an attractor bead on other days.
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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!
