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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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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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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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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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!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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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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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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Sale!Blood Dot Shrimp is another of the classic dead eggs. A unique and very effective color. ...Blood Dot Shrimp is another of the classic dead eggs. A unique and very effective color.
